Macroeconomics in Context [Paperback]

Part I The Context for Economic Analysis 0. Macroeconomics and Well-Being 1. Economic Activity in Context 2. Foundations of Economic Analysis 3. Supply and Demand PART II Macroeconomic Basics 4. Macroeconomic Measurement: The Current Approach 5. Macroeconomic Measurement: Environmental and Social Dimensions 6. The Structure of the United States Economy 7. Employment, Unemployment, and Wages PART III Macroeconomic Theory and Policy 8. Aggregate Demand and Economic Fluctuations 9. Fiscal Policy 10. Money, Banking, and Finance 11. The Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy 12. Aggregate Supply, Aggregate Demand, and Inflation: Putting It All Together 13. The Global Economy and Policy PART IV: Macroeconomic Issues and Applications 14. Inequality: Economic and Social Perspectives 15. Deficits and Debt 16. How Economies Grow and Develop 17. Growth and Sustainability in the Twenty-First Century

Macroeconomics in Context lays out the principles of macroeconomics in a manner that is thorough, up to date, and relevant to students. This book is uniquely attuned to economic, social, and environmental realities and offers engaging coverage of current topics.

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 uniquely attuned to economic, social, and environmental realities. The In Context books offer engaging coverage of current topics including policy responses to recession and inflation, inequality, deficits and government debt, economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economics of environmental sustainability.

This fourth edition includes:

• Improved and concise discussions of introductory topics, especially on key economic activities, macroeconomic goals, and economic modeló%