The first part on microeconomics covers an introductory analysis of the theory of price . The chapters covered include value of studying economics, methods of economics, market system, analysis of demand and consumer preference, theory of production and cost, competitive market, monopoly, imperfect competition, theory of distribution and market failures.
The second part of the book covers various chapters that analyze how the economy as a whole attains economic equilibrium or stability. Included in this division are chapters on the simple economy, national income accounting, national income determination, consumption function, investment, public sector, fiscal policy, money and monetary policy, equilibrium in goods and money markets, external sector, and the stabilization of the economy.
The third part of the book consists of chapters related to the process of economic prosperity and the issues and problems confronting the economic development of the Philippines. Included in this division are chapters on the concept of economic growth and development, theory of economic growth, poverty and income distribution, population and employment, education, agricultural development industrialization, the development of the services sector, financing development an environment and development.