Macroeconomics Upplaga 2

"This text will prove a boon to the hard pressed lecturer and students of intermediate macroeconomics with its engaging and student friendly manner and its invaluable application of theory to real world problems". Gordon Douglass, University of Dundee, UK "The book is well written, and provides a nice mix of theory, analysis, and policy issues. The foremost reason for adopting this book, however, is that it is written from a European perspective, uses empirical examples from the EU, provides institutional background of the EU, and presents policy issues relevant to the EU". Prof. dr. Eric J. Bartelsman, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdamand Tinbergen Institute, The Netherlands Macroeconomicsapplies a rigorous, comprehensive approach to the subject. The new edition has been thoroughly updated, refined and expanded, whilst keeping the distinctive real world focus and blend of theory and application so successful in the first edition. Features: Puts macroeconomic issues and challenges on center stage, then develops the tools needed to understand and address these Unique and exciting mix of theory, analysis and policy issues. Takes students from macroeconomic basics to cutting edge research topics Integrated case studies provide extensive coverage of European and global issues Supported by a world class companion website offering a unique blended learning experience. The site includes: o an unsurpassed range of interactive models equipped with guided exercises o interactive applets for state of the art data analysis and display o graphical road map emphasising coherent view of models and concepts o standard features such as online quizzes, link lists and summaries New to this edition: All new chapter introducing real business cycles and sticky prices. Comprehensive update of institutional developments and data, including the expansion of the European Union. Additional case studies further expand the texts global perspective Macroeconomicsis aimed at courses in intermediate macroeconomics, applied macroeconomics, and on the European economy. Manfred Gartneris Professor of Economics at the Universityof St.Gallen, Switzerland. "Both student-friendly and enga...