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Economics and the Economy

eBooks on Economics

Naked Economics

At last! A new edition of the economics book that won't put you to sleep.
Charles Whelan demystifies buzzwords, tells the truths behind oft-quoted numbers, and answers the questions you were always too embarrassed to ask.

The Global Economy

This engaging and accessible book is a must-read for every economics student. It explores what the global economy is, how it developed and how it operates today, and why certain aspects of it have become controversial.

Putting Skill to Work

An argument for reimagining skill to provide economic opportunity to workers at the bottom of the labor market. Nichola Lowe describes pioneering workforce intermediaries-nonprofits, unions, community colleges-that harness this ambiguity around skill to extend economic opportunity to workers.

Trade in the 21st century : Back to the past?

Bernard M. Hoekman and Ernesto Zedillo, assesses the relevance of the World Trade Organization.  They discuss changes in global trade policy trends with lessons from the past to help understand current trade tensions.

Textbook Reserves for Economics Classes

Principles of Microeconomics

Now you can master the principles of microeconomics with the help of the most popular, widely-used economics textbook. Library, Reserves -- Visit the Circulation Desk at the Skokie Campus to check this book out for 2 hours.

Macroeconomics for Today

9th Edition.
Written by a national award-winning educator, you study the latest economic information on economic growth, income distribution, federal deficits, environmental issues, and other developments in economics today with an engaging, easy-to-follow format that applies principles to everyday life.
Library, Reserves -- Visit the Circulation Desk at the Des Plaines campus to check this book out for 2 hours.

Microeconomics

Library, Reserves -- Visit the Circulation Desk at the Des Plaines campus to check this book out for 2 hours.