Microeconomics

by Jeffrey M. Perloff

For all Intermediate Microeconomics courses at the undergraduate or graduate level. Using microeconomics to analyze and resolve real-world policy and business problems A market-leading text, Microeconomics presents economic theory in the context of real, data¿-driven examples, and then develops your intuition through hallmark Solved Problems. The text places emphasis on modern theories--such as industrial organization theory, game theory, and transaction cost theory--that are useful in analyzing actual markets, while a step-by-step problem-based learning approach demonstrates how to use microeconomic theory to solve business problems and analyze policy. The 8th Edition has been substantially updated with new or revised real-world examples, applications, and problems so that you gain a practical perspective, seeing how models connect to real-¿world decisions being made in today’s firms and policy debates. Also available with MyLab Economics MyLab™ Economics is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. You are purchasing a standalone product. MyLab Economics does not come packaged with this product. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Economics, search 0134641795 / 9780134641799 Microeconomics Plus MyLab Economics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 8/e Package consists

Genres: Economics, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Business

816 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 1998

Reviews

[Matthias · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would probably consider Mankiw's Principles of Microeconomics as the best textbook on the subject I've come across, but Perloff's is a very close second.
It was chosen by MIT as the main textbook for the Microeconomics online course I followed, and, as the rule goes, when in doubt always trust MIT.
Both Mankiw's and Perloff's are packed with information, and written in a super clear and straightforward way. Perloff is perhaps even more synthetic and to the point.
I can safely recommend one or the other (or both) to anyone who wants to learn the discipline and needs a solid introduction.

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good stuff! The classical economics that one expects from a University of Chicago class. Keynesian views are snuck into class lectures by the professor. I like the small, snarky economic anecdotes the author inserts into the chapters. And the homework problem about the porn industry had me laughing out loud. I recommend this intro text to all those curious about the fundamentals of microeconomics.

[Nida · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[(a)lyss(a) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Econ is not at all my strong suit.

This book was a bit confusing to me. The sample questions seemed fairly understandable and easy but actual practice I struggled with. There's some tidbits and anecdotes throughout the book that try to keep your interest.

[Lydia Loh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpfully laid out, got me through Micro 101

[Habeeb Usman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely so impressive

[Margarita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book!

[Duke Silver · Rating 4 out of 5]

A friendly introduction, almost no maths. Good explanations.