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Macroeconomics

Paul A. Samuelson, William D. Nordhaus

McGraw-Hill/Irwin, c2001

17th ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This is the classic text which set the standard for principles of economics texts when it was introduced in 1948. This text has been the standard-bearer in principles books for over 50 years, presenting a clear, accurate, and interesting introduction to economics that allows students to study the world and see patterns of economic life. Bill Nordhaus is now the primary author of this modern treatment of microeconomics which has been thoroughly updated.

Table of Contents

Part One. Basic Concepts. Chapter 1. The Fundamentals of Economics. Appendix 1. How to Read Graphs. Chapter 2. Markets and Government in a Modern Economy. Chapter 3. Basic Elements of Supply and Demand. Part Two. Macroeconomics: The Study of Growth and Business Cycles. Chapter 4. Overview of Macroeconomics. Appendix 4. The Data of Macroeconomics. Chapter 5. Measuring Economic Activity. Chapter 6. Consumption and Investment. Chapter 7. Business Fluctuations and the Theory of Aggregate Demand. Chapter 8. The Multiplier Model. Chapter 9. Money, Banking, and Financial Markets. Chapter 10. Central Banking and Monetary Policy. Part Three. Economic Growth and Macroeconomic Policy. Chapter 11. The Process of Economic Growth. Chapter 12. The Challenge of Economic Development. Chapter 13. Exchange Rates and the International Financial System. Chapter 14. Open-Economy Macroeconomics. Part Four. Unemployment, Inflation and Economic Policy. Chapter 15. Unemployment and the Foundations of Aggregate Supply. Chapter 16. Ensuring Price Stability. Chapter 17. The Warring Schools of Macroeconomics. Chapter 18. Policies for Growth and Stability.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA60845255
  • ISBN
    • 0072314893
  • LCCN
    00062473
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxii, 452 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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