If you're referring to micro/macro, I meant more like a mathematical introduction to the models.
I recall giving Mankiw a try and wished I could just find a physics-style textbook as I found it way too wordy.
I recall giving Mankiw a try and wished I could just find a physics-style textbook as I found it way too wordy.
E.g., micro models are just constrained optimization based on the idea of representing preference relations over abstract sets with continuous functions. So obviously, the math is then very simple. This is considered a feature. You can also use more complex math, which helps with certain proofs (especially existence and representation).
You could grab some higher level math for econ textbooks, which typically include the models as examples, where you skip over the math.
For example, for micro, you can get the following: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691118673/an... I think it treats the typical micro model (up to oligopoly models) via the first 50 or so pages while explaining set theory, lattices, monotone comparative statics with Tarski/Topkis etc.