The economics of macro issues
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The economics of macro issues
Pearson/Addison Wesley, c2008
3rd ed
Available at 3 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-209) and index
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Description and Table of Contents
Description
The Economics of Macro Issues is a collection of brief, relevant readings that spark independent thinking and classroom discussions in principles of economics and social issues courses.
The Third Edition offers six provocative new topics, updates to ongoing macroeconomic policy debates, and new discussion questions. A flexible format and built-in correlation guide make this easy to integrate into a course without adding to the instructor's preparation time.
Table of Contents
Part 1. The Miracle of Economic Growth
Chapter 1. Rich Nation, Poor Nation
Chapter 2. Return of the Luddites: Technophobia and Economic Growth
Chapter 3. The Lion, the Dragon, and the Tigers: Economic Growth in Asia
Chapter 4. Immigrants and Economic Growth
Chapter 5. Outsourcing and Economic Growth
NEW! Chapter 6. Poverty, Capitalism, and Growth
Part 2. The Business Cycle, Unemployment, and Inflation
Chapter 7. What's in a Word? Plenty, If It's the "R" Word
Chapter 8. The Case of the Disappearing Workers
Chapter 9. The Graying of the Workforce
Chapter 10. The Problem with Deflation
Chapter 11. The Problem with Inflation
NEW! Chapter 12. Measuring GDP
Part 3. Fiscal Policy
Chapter 13. The Return of Big Government
Chapter 14. The Myths of Social Security
NEW! Chapter 15. Macro Disasters
NEW! Chapter 16. The Brain Gain
Chapter 17. Tax Cuts: When They Matter, When They Don't
Chapter 18. Simplifying the Federal Tax System (Don't Hold Your Breath)
Part 4. Monetary Policy and Financial Institutions
Chapter 19. The Future of the Fed: New Economy versus Inflation-targeting
Chapter 20. Monetary Policy and Interest Rates
NEW! Chapter 21. The Savings Glut
Chapter 22. Beating the Market
Chapter 23. Don't Worry, Your Deposits Are Insured
Part 5. International Trade and Finance
Chapter 24. The Opposition to Free Trade
Chapter 25. The $750,000 Job
Chapter 26. The Trade Revolution in Textiles
Chapter 27. The Trade Deficit
NEW! Chapter 28. The Dollar versus the Euro: Winner Take All?
Glossary
References and Weblinks
Index
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