Macroeconomics: Policy and Practice

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  -- For courses in Intermediate Macroeconomics

Help students understand macroeconomics in theory as well as practice

Macroeconomics: Policy and Practice, Second Edition draws on the rich tapestry of recent economic events to help students understand the policy issues debated by the media and the public at large during these trying times. Building on his expertise in macroeconomic policy making at the Federal Reserve, author Frederic S. Mishkin provides detailed, step-by-step explanations of all models and highlights the techniques used by policy makers in practice. The Second Edition incorporates a wealth of new and updated content, as well as new tools and resources in MyEconLab that bring course material to life.

This text provides a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students. It will help you to:

• Personalize learning with MyEconLab: This online homework, tutorial, and assessment program engages students in learning and provides instructors tools to keep students on track.

• Enable students to connect theory to practice: An aggregate demand and supply model helps students understand theory, while numerous examples help them understand the applications of theory.

• Foster interest via engaging features and updated content: Updates that reflect the latest happenings in the world of economics and student-friendly in-text tools capture student interest.

• Teach your course your way: A flexible structure allows instructors to focus on the particular areas of macroeconomics that match their course goals.

This package contains:

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         • 0133426335 / 9780133426335: MyEconLab with eText Access Card for Macroeconomics: Policy and Practice, 2/e

Macroeconomics: Policy and Practice, Second Edition draws on the rich tapestry of recent economic events to help readers understand the policy issues debated by the media and the public at large during these trying times. Building on his expertise in macroeconomic policy making at the Federal Reserve, author Frederic S. Mishkin provides detailed, step-by-step explanations of all models and highlights the techniques used by policy makers in practice.

KEY TOPICS:
The Policy and Practice of Macroeconomics; Measuring Macroeconomic Data; Aggregate Production and Productivity; Saving and Investment in Closed and Open Economies; Money and Inflation; The Sources of Growth and the Solow Model; Drivers of Growth: Technology, Policy, and Institutions; Business Cycles: An Introduction; The IS Curve; Monetary Policy and Aggregate Demand; Aggregate Supply and the Phillips Curve; The Aggregate Demand and Supply Model; Macroeconomic Policy and Aggregate Demand and Supply Analysis; The Financial System and Economic Growth; Financial Crises and the Economy; Fiscal Policy and the Government Budget; Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy; Consumption and Saving; Investment; The Labor Market, Employment, and Unemployment; The Role of Expectations in Macroeconomic Policy; Modern Business Cycle Theory

MARKET:
Readers seeking an overview of macroeconomics focused on policy applications

For courses in Intermediate Macroeconomics

Help students understand macroeconomics in theory as well as practice

Macroeconomics: Policy and Practice, Second Edition draws on the rich tapestry of recent economic events to help students understand the policy issues debated by the media and the public at large during these trying times. Building on his expertise in macroeconomic policy making at the Federal Reserve, author Frederic S. Mishkin provides detailed, step-by-step explanations of all models and highlights the techniques used by policy makers in practice. The Second Edition incorporates a wealth of new and updated content, as well as new tools and resources in MyEconLab that bring course material to life.

This text provides a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. It will help you to:

• Personalize learning with MyEconLab: This online homework, tutorial, and assessment program engages students in learning and provides instructors tools to keep students on track.

• Enable students to connect theory to practice: An aggregate demand and supply model helps students understand theory, while numerous examples help them understand the applications of theory.

• Foster interest via engaging features and updated content: Updates that reflect the latest happenings in the world of economics and student-friendly in-text tools capture student interest.

• Teach your course your way: A flexible structure allows instructors to focus on the particular areas of macroeconomics that match their course goals.

Note: If you are purchasing the standalone text or electronic version, MyEconLab does not come automatically packaged with the text. To purchase MyEconLab please visit www.myeconlab.com or you can purchase a package of the physical text + MyEconLab by searching for 0133578240 / 9780133578249. MyEconLab is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.

For courses in Intermediate Macroeconomics

Help students understand macroeconomics in theory as well as practice

Macroeconomics: Policy and Practice, Second Edition draws on the rich tapestry of recent economic events to help students understand the policy issues debated by the media and the public at large during these trying times. Building on his expertise in macroeconomic policy making at the Federal Reserve, author Frederic S. Mishkin provides detailed, step-by-step explanations of all models and highlights the techniques used by policy makers in practice. The Second Edition incorporates a wealth of new and updated content, as well as new tools and resources in MyEconLab that bring course material to life.

This text provides a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. It will help you to:

• Personalize learning with MyEconLab: This online homework, tutorial, and assessment program engages students in learning and provides instructors tools to keep students on track.

• Enable students to connect theory to practice: An aggregate demand and supply model helps students understand theory, while numerous examples help them understand the applications of theory.

• Foster interest via engaging features and updated content: Updates that reflect the latest happenings in the world of economics and student-friendly in-text tools capture student interest.

• Teach your course your way: A flexible structure allows instructors to focus on the particular areas of macroeconomics that match their course goals.

Note: If you are purchasing the standalone text or electronic version, MyEconLab does not come automatically packaged with the text. To purchase MyEconLab please visit www.myeconlab.com or you can purchase a package of the physical text + MyEconLab by searching for 0133578240 / 9780133578249. MyEconLab is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.

I. Introduction

1. The Policy and Practice of Macroeconomics    

2. Measuring Macroeconomic Data    

II. Macroeconomic Basics    

3. Aggregate Production and Productivity    

4. Saving and Investment in Closed and Open Economies    

5. Money and Inflation    

III. Long-Run Economic Growth    

6. The Sources of Growth and the Solow Model    

7. Drivers of Growth: Technology, Policy, and Institutions    

IV. Business Cycles: The Short Run    

8. Business Cycles: An Introduction    

9. The IS Curve    

10. Monetary Policy and Aggregate Demand    

11. Aggregate Supply and the Phillips Curve    

12. The Aggregate Demand and Supply Model    

13. Macroeconomic Policy and Aggregate Demand and Supply Analysis    

V. Finance and the Macroeconomy    

14. The Financial System and Economic Growth    

15. Financial Crises and the Economy    

VI. Macroeconomic Policy    

16. Fiscal Policy and the Governmnt Budget    

17. Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy    

VII. Microeconomic Foundations of Macroeconomics    

18. Consumption and Saving    

19. Investment    

20. The Labor Market, Employment, and Unemployment    

VIII. Modern Business Cycle Analysis and Macroeconomic Policy    

21. The Role of Expectations in Macroeconomic Policy

22. Modern Business Cycle Theory