Macroeconomics [Hardcover]

N. Gregory Mankiw (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1572596449 | ISBN-13: 978-1572596443 | Publication Date: July 1999 | Edition: 4th

Balancing classical and Keynesian economics, this work uses the modern approach of presenting long-run analysis before short-run fluctuations, and covers the large open economy in depth. This edition includes a revised section that reflects the evolving nature of courses.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 553 pages
• Publisher: Worth Pub; 4th edition (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572596449
• ISBN-13: 978-1572596443
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,144,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

N. Gregory Mankiw is Professor of Economics at Harvard University. As a student, he studied economics at Princeton University and MIT. As a teacher, he has taught macroeconomics, microeconomics, statistics, and principles of economics. He even spent one summer long ago as a sailing instructor on Long Beach Island.

Professor Mankiw is a prolific writer and a regular participant in academic and policy debates. His research includes work on price adjustment, consumer behavior, financial markets, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic growth. His published articles have appeared in academic journals, such as the "American Economic Review", "Journal of Political Economy", and "Quarterly Journal of Economics", and in more widely accessible forums, such as "The New York Times", "The Washington Post", "The Wall Street Journal", and "Fortune".

He has written two popular textbooks--the intermediate-level textbook Macroeconomics (Worth Publishers) and the introductory textbook Principles of Economics (South-Western/Thomson). Principles of Economics has sold over a million copies and has been translated into twenty languages.

In addition to his teaching, research, and writing, Professor Mankiw has been a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, an adviser to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the Congressional Budget Office, and a member of the ETS test development committee for the advanced placement exam in economics. From 2003 to 2005 he served as Chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers.

To view his blog: http://gregmankiw.blogspot.com/

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Contemporary and Educating, February 13, 2001

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This review is from: Macroeconomics (Hardcover)

I did a lot of searching for a contemporary intermediate level macroeconomics book. This was the one I bought with my own money, and it was not required for a college course. I had taken some economics courses some time ago and have a strong basis in math and statistics. I checked with many professors and experts in economics, and this was the final selection. Good coverage, exposing old and new ideas, many modern day REAL examples. A keeper.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Macroeconomics, June 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Macroeconomics (Hardcover)

This was an absolutely excellent textbook on macroeconomics---it presented issues clearly and concisely but not too simplistically. So you never felt you were being babied, yet you never felt intimidated by the pages of graphs and odd vocabulary that economists love. And there were several case studies to help bring the real world to theory, which not only informed the reader better of events surrrounding their lifespans, but also helped illuminate the principles being discussed in the text effectively.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best intermediate macro book, February 12, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Macroeconomics (Hardcover)

As an instructor of introductory macroeconomics, I often rue the fact that we do not utilize this textbook. I borrow material from it INCESSANTLY and without shame.

It presents the "Keynesian" viewpoint on macroeconomics in an extraordinarily clear and interesting fashion. Frankly, I consider the introductory (read literally - first semester macro books) texts to be a waste of time. There is absolutely no reason this textbook should not be used for a first semester macroeconomics course (assuming one has already taken an introductory microeconomics course).

Suggested plan of study for those interested in a fairly serious study of macroeconomics (without an INSANE amount of mathematical preparation): this book and Barro's book with the same title. Barro's book presents the real business cycle theory approach in a clear manner (though the book is somewhat dull in comparison)...then decide for yourself which 'camp' is making the most sense.