Intermediate Microeconomics A Modern Approach 9th By Hal R. Varian

Intermediate Microeconomics A Modern Approach 9th By Hal R. VarianPrint ISBN: 9780393689860, 0393689867other ISBN: 9780393689914, 0393689913By: Hal R. VarianPublisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyEdition: 9thPREFACEThe success of the first eight editions of Intermediate Microeconomics haspleased me very much. It has confirmed my belief that the market wouldwelcome an analytic approach to microeconomics at the undergraduatelevel.My aim in writing the original text was to present a treatment of themethods of microeconomics that would allow students to apply these toolson their own and not just passively absorb the predigested cases describedin the text. I have found that the best way to do this is to emphasizethe fundamental conceptual foundations of microeconomics and to provideconcrete examples of their application rather than to attempt to providean encyclopedia of terminology and anecdote.A challenge in pursuing this approach arises from the lack of mathematicalprerequisites for economics courses at many colleges and universities.The lack of calculus and problem-solving experience in general makes itdifficult to present some of the analytical methods of economics. However,it is not impossible. One can go a long way with a few simple facts aboutlinear demand and supply functions, and some elementary algebra. It isperfectly possible to be analytical without being excessively mathematical.The distinction is worth emphasizing. An analytical approach to economicsis one that uses rigorous, logical reasoning.