Microeconomic Theory: Basic Principles and Extensions

Applauded for providing the most clear and accurate presentation of advanced microeconomic concepts, Walter Nicholson brings us Microeconomic Theory: Basic Principles and Extensions, 8e . It gives readers the opportunity to work directly with theoretical tools, real-world applications, and cutting edge developments in the study of microeconomics. Reviewers exclaim, "Nicholson’s text is solid, rigorous and comprehensive. It is sensibly challenging for students, best serving students with a mathematics background, and absolutely essential for those who are preparing for graduate studies in economics."

Walter Nicholson is the Ward H. Patton Professor of Economics at Amherst College. He received a B.A. in mathematics from Williams College and a Ph.D. in economics from MIT. Professor Nicholson's primary research interests are in the econometric analyses of labor market problems including welfare, unemployment, and the impact of international trade. He and his wife Susan live in Amherst, Massachusetts where present and past tuition bills continue to exhaust their meager resources.