The textbook "Fundamentals of Economics SB 2024" by Westermann offers a comprehensive introduction to economics and is aimed at students in vocational high schools, technical colleges, and higher vocational schools. It imparts fundamental economic knowledge and places particular emphasis on action-oriented learning. The structure of the book follows a proven concept that helps students systematically engage with the various topics in economics. The content is clearly organized into learning framework, learning information, learning tasks, and learning assessment, allowing for effective and targeted engagement with the subjects. Topics covered include the production process, the economic cycle, market and price, money and currency, as well as business cycles and economic policy. The 34th edition of 2024 also includes current topics such as sustainable economy and environmental protection, which are important for understanding modern economics.