Microeconomics / David A. Besanko, Ronald R. Braeutigam ; with contributions from Michael J. Gibbs.

Includes index.

Machine generated contents note: Part 1: Introduction To Microeconomics -- Chapter 1: Analyzing Economic Problems -- Chapter 2: Demand and Supply Analysis -- Part 2: Consumer Theory -- Chapter 3: Consumer Preferences and the Concept of Utility -- Chapter 4: Consumer Choice -- Chapter 5: The Theory of Demand -- Part 3: Production and Cost Theory -- Chapter 6: Inputs and Production Functions -- Chapter 7: Costs and Cost Minimization -- Chapter 8: Cost Curves -- Part 4: Perfect Competition -- Chapter 9: Perfectly Competitive Markets -- Chapter 10: Competitive Markets: Applications -- Part 5: Market Power -- Chapter 11: Monopoly and Monopsony -- Chapter 12: Capturing Surplus -- Part 6: Imperfect Competition and Strategic Behavior -- Chapter 13: Market Structure and Competition -- Chapter 14: Game Theory and Strategic Behavior -- Part 7: Special Topics -- Chapter 15: Risk and Information -- Chapter 16: General Equilibrium -- Chapter 17: Externalities and Public Goods.

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