Microeconomics - Private and Public Choice 18th edition by Gwartney

Microeconomics: Private and Public Choice, 18th Edition by Gwartney presents economic principles through the lens of individual decision-making, markets, incentives, and public policy. Published by Cengage, this textbook covers supply and demand, consumer choice, production costs, competition, monopoly, labor markets, externalities, public goods, regulation, and government intervention. The text emphasizes how private choices and political processes affect economic outcomes, helping students evaluate tradeoffs in both market and policy settings. It is a strong fit for introductory microeconomics courses in economics, business, public policy, and social science programs.