The Economics of Macro Issues
4th Edition
Published on 23. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-321-59454-9 (ISBN)
Description
For principles of economics and social issues courses.
Brief, relevant readings that spark independent thinking and classroom discussions.
The Economics of Macro Issues 4e is a collection of brief, relevant readings that spark independent thinking and classroom discussions in Principles of Economics and Social Issues. The text encourages students to apply theoretical discussions to today's important issues and to gain a deeper understanding of current macroeconomic policy concerns.
The fourth edition offers provocative new topics, updates to ongoing macroeconomic policy debates, and new discussion questions. A flexible format and built-in correlation guide make this text easy to integrate into a course without adding to the professor's preparation time.
Brief, relevant readings that spark independent thinking and classroom discussions.
The Economics of Macro Issues 4e is a collection of brief, relevant readings that spark independent thinking and classroom discussions in Principles of Economics and Social Issues. The text encourages students to apply theoretical discussions to today's important issues and to gain a deeper understanding of current macroeconomic policy concerns.
The fourth edition offers provocative new topics, updates to ongoing macroeconomic policy debates, and new discussion questions. A flexible format and built-in correlation guide make this text easy to integrate into a course without adding to the professor's preparation time.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 138 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
266 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-59454-9 (9780321594549)
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Roger LeRoy Miller | Daniel K. Benjamin
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Persons
Roger LeRoy Miller received his PhD from the University of Chicago. He is currently Director of the Institute for University Studies in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Miller is a legal specialist and author of numerous books on law and the legal environment, including criminal procedure. In addition, Dr. Miller has authored books on the war on drugs, the economics of crime and criminal behavior, and on related topics.
Content
I. The Miracle of Economic Growth
1. Rich Nation, Poor Nation
2. Return of the Luddites: Technophobia and Economic Growth
3. The Lion, the Dragon, and the Tigers: Economic Growth in Asia
4. Outsourcing and Economic Growth
5. Poverty, Capitalism, and Growth
II. The Business Cycle, Unemployment, and Inflation
6. Measuring GDP
7. What's in a Word? Plenty, When It's the `R' Word
8. The Panic of `08
9. The Case of the Disappearing Workers
10. Poverty, Wealth, and Equality
11. Will It Be Inflation or Deflation?
12. Is It Real, or Is It Nominal?
III. Fiscal Policy
13. The Growth of Big Government
14. Debts and Deficits: What's a Trillion More or Less?
15. Higher Taxes Are in Your Future
16. Soak the Rich
17. The Myths of Social Security
18. The Hazards of High Taxes
IV. Monetary Policy and Financial Institutions
19. The Fed and Financial Panics
20. Monetary Policy and Interest Rates
21. Credit Chaos
22. Deposit Insurance and Financial Markets
23. How (Not) to Beat the Market
24. Credit Card Crunch
V. Globalization and International Finance
25. The Opposition to Globalization
26. The $750,000 Job
27. The Trade Deficit
28. The Value of the Dollar
1. Rich Nation, Poor Nation
2. Return of the Luddites: Technophobia and Economic Growth
3. The Lion, the Dragon, and the Tigers: Economic Growth in Asia
4. Outsourcing and Economic Growth
5. Poverty, Capitalism, and Growth
II. The Business Cycle, Unemployment, and Inflation
6. Measuring GDP
7. What's in a Word? Plenty, When It's the `R' Word
8. The Panic of `08
9. The Case of the Disappearing Workers
10. Poverty, Wealth, and Equality
11. Will It Be Inflation or Deflation?
12. Is It Real, or Is It Nominal?
III. Fiscal Policy
13. The Growth of Big Government
14. Debts and Deficits: What's a Trillion More or Less?
15. Higher Taxes Are in Your Future
16. Soak the Rich
17. The Myths of Social Security
18. The Hazards of High Taxes
IV. Monetary Policy and Financial Institutions
19. The Fed and Financial Panics
20. Monetary Policy and Interest Rates
21. Credit Chaos
22. Deposit Insurance and Financial Markets
23. How (Not) to Beat the Market
24. Credit Card Crunch
V. Globalization and International Finance
25. The Opposition to Globalization
26. The $750,000 Job
27. The Trade Deficit
28. The Value of the Dollar