Essentials of Economics, is the market leading concise text in introductory economics. In this new edition, John Sloman continues to engage you in learning economics with his well-loved, warm writing style and plenty of examples drawn from the real world. Access Card: MyEconLab: Sloman: Essentials of Economics (CourseCompass) 4/e

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction: Economic Issues PART A: MICROECONOMICS 1. Markets, demand and supply 2. Markets in action 3. The supply decision 4. Market structures 5. Wages and the distribution of income 6. Market failures and government policy PART B: MACROECONOMICS 7. The national economy 8. Money and interest rates 9. Unemployment, inflation and growth 10. Macroeconomic Policy PART C: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS 11. International trade 12. Balance of payments and exchange rates Answers to odd numbered end-of-chapter questions Web appendix Glossary and key ideas Index