Macroeconomics: A Contemporary Approach

by William A. McEachern

Book Overview

Gain a strong understanding of macroeconomic principles with the hundreds of lively examples found in McEachern's MACROECONOMICS: A CONTEMPORARY INTRODUCTION, 11E. This book draws on what you already... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1133188133
• ISBN13: 9781133188131
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.4" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Clearly written, easy to understand, focus on concepts and examples.

I am comparing this textbook with Microeconomics 10th by Baumol/Blinder, Economics 18th by Mcconnell, and Economics 18th by Samuelson. Due to a less-than-stellar teacher, I studied off of several economics textbooks and found this one to be the easiest to understand in terms of basic concepts and key terms. McEachern is blessed with the ability to teach the material as if you are a layman, someone who hasn't studied Economics before. Whereas Mcconnell's text feels like reading a dictionary (extremely condensed liner notes and few examples), McEachern explains every concept clearly, then repeats it for very important concepts. Plenty of charts and graphs, with helpful side notes, exercises, and summaries. Although it ties in less real life current news like Baumol's does, it still gets the point across very clearly. But don't take it from me, try reading a sample of their chapter on Google books search. They have limited previews scanned online for free.

Just what I needed

I needed this book for class. Not only did I get the correct edition (as represented), but I got it sooner than expected and for less money than at any brick & mortar store I checked.

Fast service...

I pick a next day delivery for this product and yes i received it on time... it arrived around 11 the next day and the product was great asset to my economic studies...

good text from a teacher's point of view

I liked this text and might adopt it for my classes. Economics is not an easy subject but Prof. McEachern's text is clearly written. The end of chapter summary of key ideas help to clarify what the chapter was about. The problems and exercises are rigorous, but within reach of anyone who has had algebra. The case studies bring a real world aspect to the material.

compelling easy-to-understand book

This book is just wonderful because while you read it, the author gives you illustrative examples whereby you understand general policies and ideologies within the economy. It is just a five and odd star winner!!