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 | | Microeconomic Theory: Basic Principles and Extensions by Walter Nicholson ISBN-10: 9780030335938 ISBN-10: 0-03-033593-0 ISBN-13: 9780030335938 ISBN-13: 978-0-03-033593-8 Paperback 2001-10-26 South-Western College Pub Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Applauded for providing the most clear and accurate presentation of advanced microeconomic concepts, Walter Nicholson brings us Microeconomic Theory: Basic Principles and Extensions, 8e . It gives readers the opportunity to work directly with theoretical tools, real-world applications, and cutting edge developments in the study of microeconomics. Reviewers exclaim, "Nicholsons text is solid, rigorous and comprehensive. It is sensibly challenging for students, best serving students with a mathematics background, and absolutely essential for those who are preparing for graduate studies in economics." | ||
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New Sep 2007 Edition Major Revisions... VERY NICE 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." | ||
Very good intermediate book 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. | ||
Very Good Overview of Micro Theory 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. | ||
Pretty good book. the shipping was alright.. the book is new and pretty good. happy with it overall..=) | ||
Not such an easy read 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! | ||