“It is only by argument, by conflict if you like, that economics makes progress." John Maynard Keynes. The Economic Conversation, by Arjo Klamer, Deirdre McCloskey and Stephen Ziliak, is a groundbreaking new first-year undergraduate principles of economics textbook that does far more than teach the basic principles. It uses entertaining and insightful dialogues in the text to actively involve and engage students in the debates surrounding economic arguments. The dialogues take the form of candid and lively conversations among the three authors and a group of student characters, who give voice to the kind of probing questions and insights made by real students as they grapple with this challenging subject for the first time. Through these conversations, students are memorably introduced to the assumptions, goals and values that underlie economic principles in a manner that actually shows them how to make economic arguments themselves. Innovative pedagogical features, including technical workshops and concept checks interspersed throughout the text, ensure that students gain a firm grasp of the subject matter. These features, combined with the authors’ clear and entertaining writing style, make this book an exceptionally accessible and engaging text that will inspire and excite students’ interest. The Economic Conversation is designed for full-year economics courses covering micro- and macroeconomic principles, but it is priced to be competitive with “split” editions, making it suitable for semester, quarter or modular courses in introductory microeconomics or macroeconomics. For more information and for an introduction to the "conversation" please visit: http://theeconomicconversation.com/students.php

The Economic Conversation

Business & Money

Klamer, Arjo

McCloskey, Deirdre

Ziliak, Stephen

Economics

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

A valuable short guide for mastering the craft of academic writing! Students and young professionals who care about direct, clear expression should read this lucid, delightful gem by an author who practices what she advises. McCloskey's systematic treatment provides a range of insights and practical advice for better writing by scholars in every field.
 Titles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Brooks-Quigley, Words' Worth: Write Well and Prosper, Second Edition (ISBN 978-1577666776) and Gerard, Creative Nonfiction: Researching and Crafting Stories of Real Life, Second Edition(ISBN 9781478635307).

Economical Writing

Waveland Pr Inc.

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