The economics of public issues

For principles of economics, public policy, and social issues courses. Brief, relevant readings that spark independent thinking and classroom discussions. The Economics of Public Issues 16e is a collection of brief, relevant readings that spark independent thinking and classroom discussions in principles of economics and social issues courses. This text encourages students to apply theoretical discussions to today's important issues and to gain a deeper understanding of current economic policy concerns. The sixteenth edition offers provocative new topics, updates to ongoing macroeconomic policy debates, and new discussion questions. A flexible format and built-in correlation guide make this text easy to integrate into a course without adding to the professor's preparation time.

Part One: The Foundations of Economic Analysis 1. Death by Bureaucrat 2. Ethanol Madness 3. Flying the Friendly Skies? 4. The Mystery of Wealth Part Two: Supply and Demand 5. Sex, Booze, and Drugs 6. Kidneys for Sale 7. When High Prices Are Low Prices 8. Are We Running Out of Water? 9. The (Dis)incentives of High Taxes 10. Bankrupt Landlords, from Sea to Shining Sea Part Three: Labor Markets 11. (Why) Are Women Paid Less? 12. The Effects of the Minimum Wage 13. Immigration, Superstars, and Poverty 14. A Farewell to Jobs Part Four: Market Structures 15. Big Oil, Big Oil Prices? 16. Contracts, Combinations, and Conspiracies 17. Coffee, Tea, or Tuition-Free? 18. College Costs (...and Costs and Costs) 19. Keeping the Competition Out Part Five: Political Economy 20. Mortgage Meltdown 21. The Political Economy of Collapsing Bridges 22. Is Your Bank Manager Headed to Vegas with Your Money? 23. Raising Less Corn and More Hell 24. Crime and Punishment 25. The Graying of America Part Six: Property Rights and the Environment 26. The Trashman Cometh 27. Bye Bye Bison 28. Smog Merchants 29. Greenhouse Economics Part Seven: Globalization and Economic Prosperity 30. Globalization and the Wealth of America 31. The $750,000 Steelworker 32. The Lion, the Dragon, and the Future