Macroeconomics in Context Author:Neva Goodwin, Jonathan Harris, Julie Nelson, Brian Roach, Mariano Torras Macroeconomics in Context lays out the principles of macroeconomics in a manner that is thorough, up to date, and relevant to students. Like its counterpart, Microeconomics in Context, the book is attuned to economic realities--and it has a bargain price. The "in Context" books offer affordability, engaging treatment of high-interest topics from... more » sustainability to financial crisis and rising inequality, and clear, straightforward presentation of economic theory.
Some special features include:
--An eye-opening statistical portrait of the United States, including international comparisons, serves as a touchstone and gets students thinking contextually as soon as they open the book;
--The theme of sustainability--financial, social, and ecological--is integrated throughout, with chapters on alternatives to standard GDP measurement and on growth and sustainability issues in the twenty-first century;
--New coverage of the enlarged financial sector and associated risks; fiscal and monetary policy in action during the financial crisis in the United States and in other advanced economies;
--Issues of human well-being, both domestic and global, are given central importance, enriching the topics and analytical tools to which students are introduced, with the larger goal of economic literacy for informed citizenship;
--Policy issues are presented in context--historical, institutional, social, political, and ethical;
--Basic concepts are explained clearly, with formal instruction in algebraic modeling techniques presented in optional chapter appendices;
--Full complement of instructor and student support materials available free online.« less