摘要:This introductory textbook describes the basics of traditional neoclassical economic thought and also examines the connections between economic growth, environmental degradation, and social inequity. The volume opens with a discussion of the role of the earth's biotic and abiotic resources in sustaining life. The rest of the text is organized around the main fields in traditional economics: microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).