Macroeconomics for Dummies, U.S. Edition

Analyze long-run economic growth, deficits, and inflation. Examine business cycles and monetary and fiscal policies. Explore indicators such as unemployment. Make sense of macroeconomics. Macroeconomics helps us understand important things about our economy and, more importantly, how to improve it. Whether you're enrolled in a class or simply want to grasp key concepts you come across every day-such as inflation, unemployment, and economic growth-you've come to the right place. Inside. Look at key concepts. Measure what matters. Understand interest rates. Determine prices. Analyze economic shocks. Examine macro policy. Spot financial weaknesses. Consider financial crises.