| Sumario: | This book serves as an introductory textbook on economics, specifically tailored for students in social sciences such as political science, sociology, and social work at the University of the Republic in Uruguay. Edited by Ruben Tansini, the book emphasizes the relevance of economic concepts within the local context, offering a gradual introduction to fundamental principles such as scarcity, opportunity cost, and market structures. It includes topics on both microeconomics and macroeconomics, covering consumer behavior, production, market types, national accounts, and the public sector. The editors aim to make economic knowledge accessible and relevant to students' real-world experiences, with the goal of enhancing their understanding of economic phenomena. The book is also suitable for similar courses in other faculties and institutions.
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