Clear, supportive, and comprehensive: Andrew Gillespie’s Foundations of Economics provides an ideal introduction to core economic principles, guiding students from no prior knowledge to a confident understanding of fundamental concepts.

-Built for learning success: Clear explanations combined with exceptional learning support make this one of the most accessible and student-friendly economics textbooks available.
-Practice and progression: Step-by-step numerical examples ensure students grasp the application of theory, while “learn more” features allow confident learners to extend their knowledge further.
-Applied and relevant: “Economics in context” boxes and topical case studies connect theory to real-world issues, helping students understand how economic ideas shape everyday life and current events.
-Designed for diverse learners: Carefully structured content supports a wide range of abilities, ensuring no student is left behind while still offering stretch opportunities for those ready to go further.
-Develops critical skills: “Debate” boxes and data analysis panels encourage critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and data-handling skills - key competencies valued by employers.
-Teaching resources include a test bank of multiple choice and assessment questions for lecturers.

This title is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support.

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Teaching resources for adopting lecturers include:
PowerPoint slides
Test bank
Instructor’s Manual