Dunnett, Andrew, 1948-

Understanding the economy : an introduction to macroeconomics / Andrew Dunnett. - Fourth edition. - xii, 293 pages : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1. Income and spending -- Ch. 2. Inflation: a preview -- Ch. 3. The Keynesian model -- Ch. 4. Money -- Ch. 5. The labour market: employment and unemployment -- Ch. 6. The labour market and inflation -- Ch. 7. The balance of payments and the determination of the exchange rate -- Ch. 8. Exchange rates, competitiveness and trade flows -- Ch. 9. The International Monetary System -- Ch. 10. International aspects of inflation -- Ch. 11. Economic growth -- Ch. 12. The standard of living -- Ch. 13. Public spending -- Ch. 14. The real wage debate and supply-side economics -- Ch. 15. The formulation and implementation of economic policies -- App. A. The tools of demand and supply.

This non-technical introduction to macroeconomics considers such issues as inflation, unemployment and exchange rate policy. Throughout the text economic theory is related to the real world, and case studies from a range of industries are included.

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