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Macroeconomics For Dummies, U.S. Edition

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Master the big picture of economics with clear explanations Macroeconomics For Dummies, U.S. Edition brings the world of economic theory down to earth with accessible explanations that anyone can follow. This comprehensive guide tackles the intimidating subject of macroeconomics – the study of entire economies –... Read More
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Master the big picture of economics with clear explanations

Macroeconomics For Dummies, U.S. Edition brings the world of economic theory down to earth with accessible explanations that anyone can follow. This comprehensive guide tackles the intimidating subject of macroeconomics – the study of entire economies – and breaks it down into digestible, practical lessons that show how economic forces shape your daily life.

This guide delivers real-world insights into inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and monetary policy. It also covers topics such as pandemic economics, international trade impacts, labour force dynamics (including immigration), and the macroeconomic implications of artificial intelligence.

You’ll find:

  • Information on pandemic economics that explains how global health crises reshape entire economic systems
  • Comprehensive coverage of international trade and its effects on national economies
  • In-depth analysis of long-run labour force trends
  • A discussion on artificial intelligence and its macroeconomic implications
  • Easy-to-follow explorations of the sustainability of national debt and how federal deficit management works

If you’re a business or finance student taking a required macroeconomics course, a professional trying to understand economic trends that affect your industry, or just curious about the forces that drive prosperity and recession, this easy-to-read guide transforms intimidating economic theory into hands-on knowledge that’s fun to learn and that you can actually use.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394412280

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Daniel Richards, PhD, is a Professor of Economics at Tufts University who has taught at institutions including MIT’s Sloan School and served as a consultant to the Federal Trade Commission.

Manzur Rashid, PhD, has taught economics at University College London and Cambridge University.

Peter Antonioni, PhD, is a Lecturer at University College London.

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