Macroeconomics: A European Text - Hardcover

Burda, Michael; Wyplosz, Charles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198774699 ISBN 13: 9780198774693

Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr

Synopsis

Building on the considerable success of previous editions, this fourth edition of Macroeconomics has been further simplified to provide an accessible yet comprehensive analysis of modern macroeconomics within both a European and a global context. Competing theoretical approaches are presented in a clear and balanced manner with continual reference to data and case study examples from the real world. Michael Burda and Charles Wyplosz have produced another excellent textbook that will guide students through challenging and complex issues with enhanced clarity and simplicity.

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About the Author

Michael Burda is Professor of Macroeconomics and Labour Economics at the Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, and has published research relating to the labour markets of both Western and Eastern Europe. Charles Wyplosz is at the Graduate Institute of International Studies, University of Geneva. His research is on exchange rates and macroeconomic policies. He is a frequent adviser to governments and international organizations.

Review

`Review from previous edition 'For European students there is no rival'' Professor C. G. Devries, Tinbergen Institute, Rotterdam

`'Clear analytical presentation of complex matters, richly illustrated with empirical data'' G. M. Popelier, Open University, Heerlen, The Netherlands

`'An excellent reference and overview for the now standard macro model. It is also very useful because of its focus on European matters'' Professor Casper de Vries, Erasmus University, Rotterdam

`'Excellent description of the workings of European economies and markets.'' Professor Ernst Ludwig von Thadden, University of Lausanne

`'A high quality textbook, very well suited for an undergraduate macro course in any European university.'' Professor Antonio Barbosa, New University of Lisbon

`'Goes further than standard macroeconomics books for this level...it provides a very realistic selection of facts and theories explaining these facts.'' Lebre de Freitas, Universitate Independente, Lisbon

`'A crystal clear writing style combining Keynesian macroeconomics with solid microeconomic foundations makes this book a remarkable reference ... and will certainly change the way intermediate macroeconomics is taught.'' Rui Nuno Baleiras, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

`'Concise, user-friendly, up to date, reliable'' C. Tsoukis, University of Hull

`'An excellent text: comprehensive and packed with good material. The learning curve is steep but rewarding.'' C. Lawson, University of Bath

`'The layout is excellent and the coverage broad.'' S. C. Parker, Brunel University

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198774699
• ISBN 13: 9780198774693
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 613