Economics of Macro Issues, The

by Roger LeRoy Miller, Daniel K. Benjamin

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 Miracle of Economic Rich Nation, Poor Nation; Return of the Technophobia and Economic Growth; The Lion, the Dragon, and the Economic Growth in Asia; Immigrants and Economic Growth; Outsourcing and Economic Growth; Poverty, Capitalism, and Growth. The Business Cycle, Unemployment, and What’s in a Word? Plenty, If It’s the “R” Word; The Case of the Disappearing Workers; The Graying of the Workforce; The Problem with Deflation; The Problem with Inflation; Measuring GDP. Fiscal The Return of Big Government; The Myths of Social Security; Macro Disasters; The Brain Gain; Tax When They Matter, When They Don’t; Simplifying the Federal Tax System (Don’t Hold Your Breath). Monetary Policy and Financial The Future of the New Economy versus Inflation-targeting; Monetary Policy and Interest Rates; The Savings Glut; Beating the Market; Don’t Worry, Your Deposits Are Insured. International Trade and The Opposition to Free Trade; The $750,000 Job; The Trade Revolution in Textiles; The Trade Deficit; The Dollar versus the Winner Take All? For all readers interested in macroeconomic issues.

Genres: Economics, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

Published July 19, 2007

About the author

Roger LeRoy Miller studied at the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Chicago. He has been on the staff of a number of universities, including the University of Washington; Clemson University; and the University of Miami School of Law, where he taught about intellectual property and entertainment law. A widely respected author, he has contributed to numerous periodicals, as well as publishing several textbooks.

Reviews

[Devin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to understand and super important in these current times in the U.S. Everyone in support of Trump's tariffs, protectionism, and 'saving' American jobs needs to read this. Or you know just take a basic economics class.

[Robert · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a book I read during my undergraduate program. This economics class was taught by a woman, but I do not recall anything more than a particular image I have on sitting in that small classroom.

[Michael Ellsworth · Rating 3 out of 5]

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