Explorations in Economics

“I dedicate this book to my parents, Rhoda and Norman Krueger, a schoolteacher and a public accountant, who taught me the value of education and public service.”
– Alan B. Krueger

“To the students of today, whose economic literacy will serve the well-being of society tomorrow.”
– David A. Anderson

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Exploring Economics
Chapter 2 Comparing Economic Systems
Chapter 3 Making Economic Decisions
Chapter 4 The Demand For Goods And Services
Chapter 5 The Supply Of Goods And Services
Chapter 6 Prices And Quantities: Putting Supply And Demand Together
Chapter 7 Business Organizations
Chapter 8 Market Structure
Chapter 9 Market Failure And Government Failure
Chapter 10 Taxes: The Price Of A Functioning Government
Chapter 11 Labor Markets
Chapter 12 Personal Finance: Managing Your Money
Chapter 13 Macroeconomic Performance
Chapter 14 Unemployment And Inflation
Chapter 15 Fiscal Policy
Chapter 16 Money, Banking, And Financial Markets
Chapter 17 The Federal Reserve System And Monetary Policy
Chapter 18 Trade And The Global Economy
Chapter 19 Economic Development And Global Challenges