1 comments about Microeconomics: Principles, Applications, and Tools (5th Edition) (MyEconLab Series).

1. This book was very helpful this semester. It has great examples, every single page is in full color, and explains the concepts very clearly. I highly suggest buying the accompanying study guide as well, it's been beyond helpful in studying for my final.

5 comments about Forecasting: Methods and Applications.

1. Was referred to this book while evaluating several software packages for forecasting and this really helped us make the right decision. We decided on Vanguard Software DecisionPro as it supports all the methods (many of which I had no idea existed) that are outlines in this book. This book (and the software) are great. This is a great add-on for anyone doing forecasting!



2. I've been in the field for a few years now and I finally found a book that explains and summarizes the forecasting theory so good. This is my reference book now. I use it to teach my engineers in the subject and for personal reference as well. It provides new information that wasn't available 10 years ago. The explanaitions are good and the examples clear.



3. If you need advanced Forecasting Methods and like the thick mathematical language of typical textbooks, this is for you.



4. If you begin a journey of analyzing time series this is the book for you. Excellent book for every student - you must have and read it. I highly recommend, not to mentioned the fact that at the Web site of Prof. Rob J Hyndman are the data and "forecasting bundle of R packages provides new forecasting methods, and graphical tools for displaying and analysing forecasts" methods explain in that book.



5. Compared with many other forecasting books, I still believe this is the Bible of Forecasting.

5 comments about Microeconomics and Behavior.

1. I'm studying out of this book for my intermediate micro course. Simply put, the text is good (but unremarkable) for what it is: a no-nonsense bridge between the usual undergraduate principles course and graduate course in microeconomic theory. However, I can't help but feel that Frank skims off too much math in the name of accessibility. This won't help the reader looking to go further in the subject, i.e., grad or b-school. This would be okay if the appendices packed the math, but this isn't the case: the appendices are on-line at the publisher's web site, which pretty much means if you want to follow the math, you need to be near a computer. A somewhat "mathier" text, that I highly recommend, is the latest edition of Varian's Intermediate Microeconomics.



2. It's rare to find a text as enjoyable to read as Frank's in any subject, let alone microeconomics. The reader looking for the standard calculus-based, mathematical approach to micro should look elsewhere (Jehle and Reny is a great place to start). That's simply not the point of this text--the point is to provide the insight behind the models, as well as to promote critical thinking about the shortcomings of the traditional assumptions economists make. This text, combined with Jehle and Reny if one desires rigor as well, provides FAR more than any other single or multiple text combination available.



3. A must for who is genuinely interested in UNDERSTANDING and ENJOY the basis of neo-classical theory. Better than any other other book!



4. As of late, microeconomic and macroeconomic theory has been incorporating social, psychological and social-psychological theory and concepts into the fold. This makes sense, for the quantification sans-psychology (social psychology) of analysis has been poor.

   This author is well-versed in this area and articulates well the concepts which are important. However, as my colleagues have stated, the book does leave much to be desired in the mathematical-sense.

   I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Judgment, Choice and Rationality (defined).

   This book should be included in undergraduate curriculum.

   Five stars because it accomplishes what it was designed for (non-mathematical approach to microeconomics).

   Regards,
   Tyler Markowsky




5. This is a fantastic book and an easy read. It bridges the gap between any basic principles of economics course and a more advanced micro theory text. A lot of the math its shed off, so if you are looking for hard core formulas...it might be a good idea to read something else or read this in combination with a more mathematically oriented book. Some chapters are engaging (like the one on the importance of Altruism) and overall the author delivers well written microeconomics reading.

5 comments about Intermediate Microeconomics: A Modern Approach, Seventh Edition.

1. As many others have noted it contains very few numerical examples. I didnt have the workbook so maybe that would have helped, but so far this book is completely useless. I wouldnt recommend this unless you really love the pure formulas an no examples. If its required i guess its better than nothing



2. Great book. Very useful. I have the textbook still in shrink wrap, and the workbook that goes along with it. I want to part with it. Sctops140 at aol dot com for details. I purchased it for a microeconomics class at Beloit College. The workbook helps understand the concepts explained in the textbook.



3. Its an excellent book that explains the microeconomical theory in a conscise, direct, easy to understand which in unison with a more mathematical book such as the structure of economics by silberberg can be a great tool to understanding micro economics



4. The book arrived in a timely manner and the condition was just as described. Very satisfied!



5. The book was i good condition only a few highlighted sections, but over all very good. I receieved the book very quickly as well a good deal.
   Thanks

5 comments about Microeconomics.

1. I think this book is terrible - it seems to be full of inconsistencies to me. When I was preparing for my lectures I felt like rewriting this book completely, or rather writing my own principals of micro book. Robert Frank's book is so much better, even though some would say that is an intermediate micro book. I am just emerging from my PhD program and planning to teach - this book is used by our department and I wonder why they use it and how come this book survived 6 editions? I am sure there should be a better book among hundreds of titles I can see. I can't believe all principal micro books are so bad and I don't believe that making it simple means making it inconsistent!



2. This is the best Intro to Microeconomics book you can buy... hands-down!!!



3. This book is probably the best econ. textbook that I have used so far. It is especially helpful for studying for the Micro & Macro AP exam combined with its workbook. Although he does try to use colloquial terms to describe basic economic theories I feel that this does not interfere with conveying the necessary information and may help some students with not as strong a understanding of the English language, learn from the book.



4. 
   I am very disappointed in this text. Am using it at a jr college for intro micro (also using same author for intro macro). The material is presented in a confusing way, often omitting important details, and I find the author's "conversational" tone to be condescending... especially when making references to "those of you who just don't get math" and similar phrases to the student...
   I bought and use Mankiw's texts to quickly and accurately learn the material taught in both of my classes, and only refer to Colander's texts to ensure I'm studying the corresponding Mankiw chapters for upcoming exams. I'm easily achieving 100% on graded Aplia assignments and averaging 95% on all exams so far in both classes, thanks to Mankiw's clear, precise, and accurate texts. Meanwhile, my classmates who are using only Colander's texts are really struggling to learn the material needed to be successful in both classes (micro & macro).
   I do not understand the popularity of this author - Mankiw's my author of choice to achieve an easy, excellent grade while actually learning the course material.



5. This book may be an introduction to macroeconomics but it lacks the necessary depth needed to be considered a quality textbook for college students. It does not give the level of detail I have seen in other textbooks for introduction economics courses.
   
   In addition, the author appears extremely bias in his description of various alternative views. This text is supposed to be geared for a principles in economics class and although alternative views should be discussed, the author spends too much time on these alternative views. Since the book is very short already, more time and attention should have been given to the basic principles of macroeconomics.
   
   Overall, I am very disappointed with the text.

No comments about Information and Learning in Markets: The Impact of Market Microstructure.

5 comments about Contract Theory.

1. We used selected parts of a preview version of this book at Carnegie Mellon in Fall 2004. This book is the best - better than Salanie's primer, which I am familar with in depth and also better than Laffont's Theory of Incentives, which I am familar with in parts.
   
   The authors do a brilliant job of synthesizing hard to read Econometrica, JET, AER, QJE, articles down to key insights and managable proportions. They present results in a manner a graduate student can have a shot at understanding.
   
   They discuss the expected topics - Adverse Selection and Moral Hazard; Screening, Signaling, Auctions. They do a particularly good job of explaining Adverse Selection and Moral Hazard in a dynamic framework.
   
   This is hard material, certainly not trivial reading. You need some prior background in Microeconomic Theory of the level of Mas Collel / Reny and Jehle / Kreps and Game Theory of the level of Osbourne & Rubenstein / Fudenberg & Tirole. You also need to be a self-absorbed academic - ideally an enthusiastic and masochistic graduate student in Economics or closely related discipline. None of these books are of any damned use in the "real" world.



2. Despite more than 20 years of research there are not many books out there on contract theory. Laffont & Martimort and Salanie are perhaps the most widely read ones. What distinguishes this book from others is its comprehence coverage of modern contract theory: unlike the others, it allocates sizable portions on multilateral/multiagent/dynamic/incomplete frameworks, which until now only had to be learned by reading journal articles. This book picks out the most important and influential models and present them in depth, while not losing sight of other streams of literature. My only complaint is the book is not exactly user-friendly in some places. I had to spend quite a bit of time trying to figure out some missing steps in derivations. Usually these were resolved in second reading, so it is not a major issue (reminded me of reading quantum mechanics...) The benefit of having a single definitive source of modern contract theory (as opposed to flipping through hundreds of journal articles) is enormous for a student like me who is new to the subject. I suggest reading Salanie along with it. Salanie is more readable and short, and these two complement each other very well.



3. Probably the best book on Contract Theory I know. Very rigorous but with the posibility of a second non-mathematical reading. The conceptualization of most examples and motivations in terms of buyer-seller limits the scope to economists.
   The book deeply analyzes topics usually casted aside by another handbooks.



4. The authors arrange every detail of the subject logically and beautifully, great book to read and own.



5. This book is strongly recommended by our professor. I read some chapters and find it very clear. It does not over-use math, but empahsize the intuition of contract theory.

1 comments about Microeconomics Demystified.

1. As a MBA student taking Managerial Economics, I found this book extremely helpful. It removes a great deal of confusion and foggy Economic mumbo gumbo, enabling the reader to truly understand Microeconomic concepts. The quizzes at the end of each chapter assists greatly in your understanding of how well you have grasped what was presented. The final exam at the end of the booked helped me with the final exam in my course. I strongly recommend this book for any Economics course for which microecomonics is an integral part. The only real thing of value that I can share is perhaps the fact that I got an A in the class and a great deal was due to this book! I hope more are to come. This author knows his stuff.

5 comments about Microeconomic Theory: Basic Principles and Extensions (with Economic Applications, InfoTrac® Printed Access Card).

1. Okay book, not the best read, but better than the Mas-Collel green books. This book gives a lot of info on theory but I thought it lacked wrt practical (applied examples). Used for a graduate level course in Micro Econ. My particular course is very hard (this class serves both graduate and PhD Finance students) so needless to say, I am ordering the workbook to help me survive!



2. the shipping was alright.. the book is new and pretty good. happy with it overall..=)



3. After using this book for a math-intensive micro theory course, I would heartily recommend Nicholson's text, which is written clearly with relevant examples and straightforward, useful problems at the end of each chapter. The book is very math-intense and requires a good knowlege of multivariable calculus, but since the reader is probably buying this book for a class, he or she most likely already has the mathematics background necessary. Thumbs up.



4. It is very good textbook to learn microeconomics with intuitions and methodology. But, some people are comparing this book with Mas Colell. Nonsense! Mas Colell is a PhD level, pretty technical, "heavy duty" book. This book is an intermediate level book for senior undergrads or master students. On the other hand, Binger&Hofmann's Microeconomics with Calculus book is better then this, in my opinion. It has less story more information. This book spends lots of lines to explain some small points which is boring for someone who should know these stories before starting graduate studies. But it is more comprehensive than baby Varian. Some departments are using Pyndick's book, but I didn't use it. I believe that Binger&Hofmann is the best in this category if you wanna learn Microeconomics using mathematical tools.



5. This was a good book before. Now it is far better. New co-author Chris Snyder has apparently given a new once-over of this entire text, injecting new life to the portrayal of certain chapters. Book is beautiful in appearance, and printed on very nice paper. I agree with other reviewers as to the clarity, prioritization and calm mastery over the material that makes this book a pleasure to use, as a student.
   
   
   From the Preface, "New to the 10th Edition" (2007):
   
   "Three entirely new chapters written by Chris Snyder:
   * an extended and more advanced treatment of basic game theory concepts (Chapter 8);
   * a thoroughly reworked and expanded chapter on models used in industrial organization theory (Chapter 15); and
   * a completely new chapter on asymmetric information that focuses on the principal-agent problem and modern contract theory (Chapter 18). ...
   
   Several other "major revisions" :
   
   * A significant amount of material was added to the chapter on mathematical background (Chapter 2): integration, basic models of mathematical optimization, brief introduction to mathematical statistics;
   * Chapter 7, on uncertainty and risk aversion, thoroughly revised;
   * Much of the theory of the firm, especially of the firm's demands for inputs, has been expanded (Chapters 9-11);
   * The chapter on general equilibrium modeling (Chapter 13) has been thoroughly reworked with the goal of providing students with more details about how computable general equilibrium models actually work.
   * The chapter on capital and time (Chapter 17) has been significantly expanded to include more on optimal saving b ehaior and on resource allocation over time."

No comments about Kaplan AP Macroeconomics/Microeconomics, 2008 Edition (Kaplan Ap Macroeconomics/Microeconomics).