Macroeconomics Policy & Practice

"Macroeconomics: policy and practice", second edition draws on the rich tapestry of recent economic events to help students understand the policy issues debated by the media and the public at large during these trying times. Building on his expertise in macroeconomic policy making at the Federal Reserve, author Frederic S. Mishkin provides detailed, step-by-step explanations of all models and highlights the techniques used by policy makers in practice. The five distinguishing characteristics of this edition, are: its emphasis on policy and practice, its dynamic approach to macroeonomics, its focus on the interaction between finance and macroeconomics, its focus on economic growth, and its international perspective.