"Economics" by Gregory Mankiw and Mark P. Taylor is one of the standard works for aspiring economist. In just over 800 pages they both convey all the information you need to understand the basic relationships in economics.
The book is written simple to understand and despite English. Even more complex issues are well illustrated thanks earthy formulations. The book is didactically well structured and contains many illustrations and diagrams illustrating the essential again visually. In addition, an extremely useful glossary is adjacent elements, such as chapter summaries, review questions and case studies integrated.
The book is aimed at business students and entrepreneurs and inquisitive. It should be noted that "Economics" is a basic book and thus for people who want to penetrate deep into matter is unsuitable. However, this does not mean that one does not need any prior knowledge. Will you be able to follow the book, in-depth knowledge of school mathematics are essential.
Although the book is written course has it off on and also some weaknesses. Some examples, which should help to understand are unrealistic and therefore not always convey the actual core of the section. Another negative point about which one can argue is the price. This coincides with 60, - relatively high in euro. Since the book but almost covers the entire spectrum of economics, it has prevailed in spite of the price as a standard work.
In summary one can say that everyone who wants to complete a degree in economics to not come "Economics" around. Even entrepreneurs who want to refresh or substantiate their knowledge, are "Economics" deem appropriate means. If you want to help a decision whether or not a study in this direction comes to a question, it is certainly advisable to first for an alternative to be considered. Although Mankiw and Taylor have created a great standard work, it is not suitable for advanced learning or even as a research guide. However, any economically interested buyers will not classify this book as a bad investment.
