Exploring Macroeconomics

by Sexton, Robert L.

• ISBN13: 9781439040492
• ISBN10: 1439040494
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-13
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

EXPLORING MACROECONOMICS, Fifth Edition, was designed specifically to promote macroeconomic literacy and help readers appreciate how macroeconomics affects their everyday lives. This engaging book combines innovative learning tools, a visually appealing design, and captivating content to help readers easily absorb information and master key concepts. Packed with examples from current events and pop culture, EXPLORING MACROECONOMICS succeeds like no other book in conveying the excitement and real-world relevance of macroeconomics.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Role and Method of Economics

Appendix: Working With Graphs

The Economic Way of Thinking

Scarcity, Trade-Off, and Production Possibilities

Supply And Demand

Supply and Demand

Bringing Supply and Demand Together

Elasticities

Market Effciency, Market Failure, And The Public Sector

Market Efficiency and Welfare

Market Failure

Public Sector and Public Choice

Macroeconomic Foundations

Introduction to Macroeconomics: Unemployment, Inflation, and Economic Fluctuations

Measuring Economics Performance

Economic Growth in The Global Economy

Financial Markets, Saving, and Investment

Macroeconomic Policy

Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

The Aggregate Expenditure Model

Macroeconomic Policy

Fiscal Policy

Monetary Institutions

The Federal Reserve System and Monetary Policy

Issues in Macroeconomic Theory and Policy

The Global Economy

International Trade

International Finance

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