A Pluralistic Introduction to Macroeconomics

Reviews / Votes

'A Pluralistic Introduction to Macroeconomics is an extraordinary achievement. It is simultaneously critical and constructive. Three absolutely standout features are: (1) the presentation of Keynesian economics, which revives and captures many of the crucial and challenging original insights of Keynes that had been dropped in recent decades; (2) the treatment of macroeconomics and the ecosystem; and (3) appreciation for how business institutions shape the macroeconomy, which draws heavily on the thought of Thorstein Veblen. Van den Berg gives students the tools to think for themselves and provides many opportunities to exercise these new skills.' -- Michael Ash, University of Massachusetts Amherst, US 'A most balanced and encompassing text. Along with standard topics, students get the "bigger picture" - how the social system, environment, culture shape the economy. Excellent presentation of the entire theoretical landscape, not one paradigm. This book will capture students' attention and have them want more. A book for our times!' -- OErn B. Bodvarsson, Willamette University, US 'The greatest strength of this textbook is its seamless integration of critical material alongside material that is taught in any introductory Macroeconomics course. This has the advantage of making the student critically examine the models they learn and gives them a taste of the field's intellectual history. Given recent economic history, it may help to look back at how economists of the past thought about our world's problems and struggled with solutions. I would certainly make this book at least a recommended reading for introductory macroeconomics.' -- Alfredo R.M. Rosete, Central Connecticut State University, US 'A Pluralistic Introduction to Macroeconomics is a unique treasure trove of ideas, information and teaching tools that will open the minds of students and teachers alike to the power of multiple perspectives on Economics to illuminate our fascinating and complex world of macroeconomics. Suitable for Introductory as well as Intermediate courses in macroeconomics, this broad ranging textbook will also be of interest to teachers and students in non-economics disciplines as well.' -- Gerald Epstein, University of Massachusetts Amherst, US 'Hendrik Van den Berg has produced a wonderful textbook on Macroeconomics that is a significant advance over standard textbooks for its theoretical and methodological pluralism. In addition to standard macro it applies Institutionalist and Marxian analysis to give students a marvelously rich and stimulating take on the subject.' -- Lawrence King, University of Massachusetts Amherst, US