This book is intended to be a self-contained introduction to economics. The range of topics, as well as the style of delivery, is the reflection of current state of economic pedagogy at the Ateneo de Manila University, the home institution of the majority of the authors in this book. Guided by the value of cura personalis, careful explanations of the material are made to enhance students' understanding. Because the authors are mindful of the target audience, 17 or 18 year-olds, perhaps even younger, the exposition is made as straightforward as much as possible. In the pursuit of academic excellence, that is magis, the contents of the book have been judiciously selected in such a way that students get a complete introduction to the essential elements of economcis. The organization of the book closely follows the standard sequence of a first course in economics.
Second edition published in 2017.
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