Macroeconomics: Principles & Policy

The purpose of Baumol and Blinder is not to overwhelm students with a series of techniques, formulas, and diagrams; rather they seek to have a conversation with their readers, encouraging them to think for themselves and to enjoy all the facets of economic reasoning. Both William Baumol and Alan Blinder have been highly involved with policy making and economic counselling. Their textbook reflects this, constantly dealing with policy-oriented questions and issues, and should thus appeal to a vast majority of students interested in socially relevant questions about the real world. We have done our best to maintain and even strengthen this strong policy approach in the Canadian version.