N. Gregory Mankiw - Principles of Microeconomics

Pros: Detailed explanations of most of the basic microeconomic principles, study guide, and current event examples.

Cons: Watered-down much too far, restricts the student from fully understanding microeconomics, regardless of how "introductory."

The Bottom Line: Although, Mankiw's on-the-surface approach gets the job done and allows any student to understand the most basic of microeconomics, I recommend a more comprehensive text that elaborates further on theories.

Review: Mankiw's latest edition of Principles of Microeconomics has improved from its previous versions. Overall, this textbook adequately explains the basic theories underlining microeconomics. However, flaws surround the textbook that leave me wondering how ...