Published by Pearson (August 2, 2024) © 2024
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Macroeconomics gets you to think like an economist by incorporating the latest policy, data and discussions on important global issues.
The 14th Edition emphasizes real-world applications, the development of critical-thinking skills, diagrams renowned for their pedagogy and clarity, and path-breaking technology. Hallmark features in the chapter openings and endings encourage you to think critically about a news article relating to the issue, demonstrating how thinking like an economist can bring a clearer perspective to, and deeper understanding of, today's events.
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PART 1: INTRODUCTION
- What is Economics?
- The Economic Problem
- Demand and Supply
PART 2: MONITORING MACROECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
- Monitoring the Value of Production: GDP
- Monitoring Jobs and Inflation
PART 3: MACROECONOMIC TRENDS
- Economic Growth
- Finance, Saving, and Investment
- Money, the Price Level, and Inflation
- The Exchange Rate and the Balance of Payments
PART 4: MACROECONOMIC FLUCTUATIONS
- Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand
- Expenditure Multipliers
- The Business Cycle, Inflation, and Deflation
PART 5: MACROECONOMIC POLICY
- Fiscal Policy
- Monetary Policy
- International Trade Policy