Acclaimed economists Hall and Lieberman have made the latest edition of MICROECONOMICS: PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS as current as the headlines. Since real-world policy issues, decisions, and applications impact all of us on an everyday basis, Hall and Lieberman use these true, cutting-edge examples to illustrate core economic theory and application. Straightforward and easy-to-understand, this comprehensive text equips readers with a solid foundation in economics that they can build upon wherever their career paths may lead. Hall and Lieberman's careful focus on important economic theories and applications, and how they relate to practical questions, effectively conveys the message that economics is an integrated, powerful body of knowledge that can address complex domestic and global issues. A wealth of interactive online exercises, graphing applications, and research resources give students hands-on experience in understanding current economic issues.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.