Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Hoag, Arleen J., 1944–     .
Introductory economics / Arleen J. Hoag, John H. Hoag. -- 4th ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN  981-256-891-3 (pbk)
1. Economics.   I. Hoag, John H., 1944–    .   II. Title.
HB171.5.H67 2006
330--dc22
2006049628

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