Trade-Offs: An Introduction to Economic Reasoning

Trade-Offs is an introduction to thinking like an economist, updated for a new generation of readers, that examines the costs and benefits of solutions to social issues through case studies. It is useful for students of economics, public policy, health administration, political science, and law, as well as anyone following current social policy debates.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2023
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

The captivating introduction to thinking like an economist, revamped for a new generation of readers, delves into the realm of analyzing contentious policy issues from an economic perspective. Economists approach these challenges impersonally, focusing on the costs and benefits, or trade-offs, of potential solutions. These trade-offs form the very essence of how economists perceive the world and shape the policies that govern it.

Trade-Offs serves as an insightful introduction to the economic approach of examining controversial policy matters. It provides a valuable introduction to the diverse factors that influence public opinion and policymaking. Comprising case studies on topics drawn from various fields of contemporary law and society, Trade-Offs offers a comprehensive exploration of these topics.

Intellectually stimulating yet accessible and engaging, Trade-Offs appeals to students of economics, public policy, health administration, political science, and law, as well as anyone interested in following current social policy debates. This book will captivate readers with its thought-provoking insights and lively storytelling, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the economic dimensions of social issues.

Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780226828886
Edition number: Third Edition