Discover the importance of economics in today’s news and even everyday personal life as this book’s unique, issues-oriented approach delves into engaging areas of interest. ECONOMICS AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, 9E, International Edition examines major economic issues related to education, health care, Social Security, unemployment, inflation, and international trade. This edition also examines social and political phenomena throughout the world, such as the collapse of communism and central planning, the role of government in today’s economy as well as crime and poverty.