Product Review

Written in an informal colloquial style, this student-friendly Principles of Macroeconomics textbook does not sacrifice intellectual depth in its quest for accessibility. The author€s primary concern is to instill €œeconomic sensibility€ in the student. Colander emphasizes the intellectual and historical context to which the economic models are applied.

Distinguishing features found within Colander€s text are:

• Cutting Edge and Modern
• Colloquial Style Narrative
• Focus on Policy
• Emphasis on the Importance of Institutions and History
• Focus on Modeling: Economics is a method of reasoning, not truths.
• Presents Alternative Perspectives in Economics