Macroeconomics (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Designed for Macroeconomics courses where early, distinctive coverage of the micro-foundations of macroeconomics is important, this new text provides a balanced and accessible presentation both of equilibrium and Keynesian macro models. The author avoids the "dueling model" mode which some books promote; instead, these models are presented as a variation on a single unified theme. This approach helps students to see and understand the relationship of these models to one another and to on-going attempts to realistically model macro forces.

From the Publisher

Barro uses a unique market-clearing approach to analyze and explain macroeconomic theory. This edition has been reorganized to cover applications alongside the appropriate theory, focusing on the latest advances in economic growth. New software is included with the text. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College; International Ed edition (December 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070204969
• ISBN-13: 978-0070204966
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,779,498 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to macroeconomic theory, September 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Macroeconomics (The Irwin Series in Economics) (Paperback)

In comparison with other macroeconomic texts around it should get 5 stars. It starts with a historical perspective of the crisis in economics at the time of Keynes, setting the picture for why anyone bothered to invent macroeconomics in the first place. It then rapidly proceeds to introduce the major schools of macroeconomics and to develop the relevant ideas and models. It is an ideal introduction for the interested or serious student and manages to be exciting as well as fairly comprehensive. If you're taking an introductory macroeconomics course, get this book instead of your text. If you're coming from outside the economics profession and have a mind of your own, this ones for you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great book for starters in economic theory ,esp for students, September 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Macroeconomics (Paperback)

It's a great book for first year business students and all those who want to learn something about basic principles of macroeconomics and the influence it has on everyday business activities

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - Samuelson and Nordhaus Are Awesome, September 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Macroeconomics (Paperback)

This is a classic Macro text used for many Intro to Macro-Econ.

I used a similiar text (many editions before) when I took my first econ class in college over 10 yrs ago.

This is a great book, easy to understand and fluid reading.

Thumbs Up!!!