Economics as a social science -- A survey of economic history and economic thought -- The rise of modern capitalism : the power of the market -- The other isms : socialism, communism, and fascism -- Business firms : the basic production unit -- Consumers organize : consumer behavior and consumer power -- Workers organize : the labor force and labor power -- Financial markets : the arteries of economic activity -- Perspectives on economic growth -- In search of economic stability -- Globalization : creating a global marketplace -- The challenge of sustainable economic development -- Careers in economics.