Macroeconomics: Principles and Policy Update

by William J. Baumol

Since introducing the aggregate supply/aggregate demand model as a fundamental tool for learning economics in the first edition of their textbook, William Baumol and Alan Blinder have, for over two decades, led the teaching and learning of economic with their authoritative and timely discussion of the field. Now in its eighth edition 2001 Update, Macroeconomics: Principles and Policy remains a time-tested tool in teaching and learning the ever-evolving field of economics.

Genres: Economics, Textbooks, Business, School

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1986

Reviews

[Tiff · Rating 2 out of 5]

Probably one of my least favorite books. While it was interesting learning about markets, the economy and all the factors that contribute to supply and demand in this country...the way in which it was written was NOT introductory level. Granted, that may not be the authors fault this book was selected for an introductory course in macroeconomics but the jargon and industry terminology used in the book were extremely difficult to understand in some parts. I did not really enjoy the class or the book, even though I learned a little. Would've preferred a lot more explanations and references, less graphs.

[Phil · Rating 3 out of 5]

A textbook. Not much to say.

[Andrewcharles420 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Examples all from pre-2001 (and it used a lot of examples)... decent intro to the field though.