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by Dan Richards (Author), Manzur Rashid (Author), Peter Antonioni (Author)
The fast and easy way to make macroeconomics manageable
Macroeconomics is kind of a big deal. Without it, we wouldn't have the ability to study the economy as a whole--which is something that affects almost every aspect of your life, whether you realize it or not. From your employment status to how much you earn and pay in taxes, macroeconomics really matters. Breaking down this complicated and fascinating topic into manageable pieces, Macroeconomics For Dummies gives you fast and easy access to a subject that has a tendency to stump the masses.
With the help of this plain-English guide, you'll quickly find out how to gather data about economies to inform hypotheses on everything from the impact of cutting government spending to the underlying causes of recessions and high inflation.
- Analyze business cycles for overall economic health
- Study economic indicators such as unemployment
- Understand financial trends on the international market
- Score higher in your macroeconomics class
Filled with step-by-step instruction and enlightening real-world examples, this is the only book you need to slay the beast and make macroeconomics your minion
Back Jacket
- Analyze long-run economic growth, deficits, and inflation
- Examine business cycles and monetary and fiscal policies
- Explore indicators such as unemployment
Make sense of macroeconomics
Macroeconomics helps us understand important things about our economy and, more importantly, how to improve it. Whether you're enrolled in a class or simply want to grasp key concepts you come across every day--such as inflation, unemployment, and economic growth--you've come to the right place.
Inside...
- Look at key concepts
- Measure what matters
- Understand interest rates
- Determine prices
- Analyze economic shocks
- Examine macro policy
- Spot financial weaknesses
- Consider financial crises
Author Biography
Daniel Richards, PhD, is a professor of economics at Tufts University. He received his PhD from Yale University.
Manzur Rashid, PhD, has taught economics at University College London and Cambridge University.
Peter Antonioni is a senior teaching fellow at University College London.
