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Microeconomics and Behaviour
Microeconomics and Behaviour
Robert H. Frank, Cornell University
Ian C. Parker, University of Toronto


Features

New Features:
  • Canadian examples are used where appropriate, providing the market with more Canadian examples than any of the competitors. The use of Canadian illustrations ensures that students will be informed about Canadian institutions and policies.
  • Game Theory links between the coverage of game theory in Chapter 13 (Oligopoly and Monopolistic Competition) and the uses of game-theoretic elements elsewhere in the text.
  • Math Appendices extend theory and coverage of important topics. Step-by-step instruction allows students to pick up advanced techniques.
  • New Online Learning Centre is being developed to accompany the new edition. It features self-grading quizzes, searchable glossary, Learning Objectives, and a Student Math Review.
  • Starred (**) Calculus Problems now appear in end-of-chapter problems.
  • Author Web page provides Review and Practice Sets on all key mathematical areas, allowing students to review these topics at the beginning of the course, or as needed later in the course.
  • Revised Computer Test Bank.
  • New and improved Study Guide provides for each chapter a multi-part 'Case to Consider,' multiple choice questions, and problems.
  • Overhead Transparencies available from US supplements listing.
Retained Features:
  • Economic Naturalism remains a strong feature of the text.
  • Problem Solving feature of using step-by-step worked-out examples in the text provides solid preparation for students to tackle the end of chapter problems.
  • In-Chapter Exercises, with solutions at the end of Chapter, allow students to test their understanding of material as they go.
  • End-of-Chapter Questions and Problems, which are graduated in difficulty from simple to challenging.




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