EC201 Text?

oosulley

Im just wondering if anybody who had done this course in the past had any opinions on the Textbook(Microeconomicsby Rubenfeld and Pyndyck,8th edition) Is it worthwhile, or useless. Its €150 euro on Amazon, and id like to avoid spending it if at all possible.

Thanks

jubella

I didn't do that module, but I would never spend that much on a book. See if it's in the library first. I've gotten through all my exams from lecture notes & going to lectures and tutorials.

Paddy Irishman

Hi oosulley!

I did EC201 last year and used the 7th edition as my textbook. I also used it in first year and am using it again this year for my advanced microeconomics course in 3rd year. I think it compliments the lecture notes well. Sometimes you might need something explained a little further and it does that quite well. I certainly wouldn't pay €150 for it that's for sure. Right now the 8th edition is about £53 on Amazon and €57 on bookdepository. Have you been specifically told to get the 8th edition? If not, then the 7th or 6th editions can be picked up for a very reasonable price. Check the notice boards in the arts block or amazon again, there's usually a couple of 2nd hand copies floating about this time of year. Even if you have to pay €57 for a new edition, that's less than €30 per year for a book you'll almost certainly be using again in 3rd year.

Hope this helps,
Paddy Irishman.

roxyworldgirl

Hey just a heads up that were using that book in third yr now too for micro ec301

katewolk

Hi. I did ec201 and I used 7th ed. Good book, easy to read. I have it for sale 25 eur. Pm if interested.

D_s

Amazon seems to have it for anywhere from £5 to £40 used.

As a general note, how accurate are those super-cheap used prices on Amazon? I've never ordered from there before, but I've seen loads of college textbooks less than €15 used and in stock. Seems dodgy, but if it's true, definitely worthwhile.

oosulley

It seems to be in the bookstore for €72 now

If its being used in third year, I suppose I may get it

And its the 8th edition im looking for (Im sure they dont change that much, but just to be sure and all)...