Macroeconomics, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (August 12, 2016) © 2017

  • Manfred Gartner University of St Gallen, Switzerland
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Title overview

This book presents macroeconomics as an applied science designed to improve our understanding of current and past policy issues.

  • The unique mix of theory, analysis and policy issues takes students from macroeconomic basics to cutting-edge research topics

  • Includes case studies addressing major policy issues in detail, supported by a wealth of economic data 

  • Moves beyond standard intermediate macroeconomics content by discussing liquidity traps, quantitative easing, price bubbles, multiple equilibria, self-fulfilling prophecy, ratings agencies, debt brakes and austerity

  • Self quizzes, road map, glossary and other content also available for mobile devices

 

Table of contents

  1. 1 Macroeconomic essentials
  2. 2 Booms and recessions (I): the Keynesian cross
  3. 3 Money, interest rates and the global economy
  4. 4 Exchange rates and the balance of payments
  5. 5 Booms and recessions (II): the national economy
  6. 6 Enter aggregate supply
  7. 7 Booms and recessions (III): aggregate supply and demand
  8. 8 Booms and recessions (IV): dynamic aggregate supply and demand
  9. 9 Economic growth (I): basics

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