Macroeconomics in Context

by Neva R. Goodwin, Jonathan M. Harris, Julie A. Nelson

Macroeconomics in Context lays out the principles of macroeconomics in a manner that is thorough, up to date, and relevant to students. Like its counterpart, Microeconomics in Context, the book is attuned to economic realities--and it has a bargain price. The in Context books offer affordability, engaging treatment of high-interest topics from sustainability to financial crisis and rising inequality, and clear, straightforward presentation of economic theory. Policy issues are presented in context--historical, institutional, social, political, and ethical--and always with reference to human well-being.

Genres: Economics

441 pages, Paperback

First published January 21, 2003

Reviews

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best introductions to the concepts and principles of economics available. Authors take special care in relating the graphs and abstract ideas into real world situations. Sections are devoted to explaining a principle and then explaining how that principle can be seen/implemented in an actual society. Special care is taken in explaining resource and capital efficiency. I read it to learn Microeconomics before I took Energy and Environmental Economics next semester (without the required prerequisite of Microecon... the professor recommended that I read this book to catch up)

[Cain S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Light on mathematics, and with a more than subtle leftist bias. Good lay exposition if you haven't read any economics texts at the graduate and researcher level.

[Gabriela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Intro to microeconomics course. Some of the stuff I could understand, the majority of it went right over my head. Their explanation on formulas used by economists could have been better.