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Summary: Excellent Text for the Intro. Level
Review: Among all the textbooks I have seen in economics, I have found Mankiw's to be the best. It is clear and concise, addressing all the important intermediate issues in macroeconomics. The description of concepts is simple, and the book benefits from a three pronged approach to teaching - graphical, mathematical, and anecdotal. The student is free to choose whichever one he feels most comfortable learning from.
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Summary: BEST MACROECONOMICS TEXTBOOK AVAILABLE
Review: Among all the textbooks I have seen in economics, I have found Mankiw's to be the best. It is clear and concise, addressing all the important intermediate issues in macroeconomics. The description of concepts is simple, and the book benefits from a three pronged approach to teaching - graphical, mathematical, and anecdotal. The student is free to choose whichever one he feels most comfortable learning from.
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Summary: The best intermediate macro book
Review: As an instructor of introductory macroeconomics, I often rue the fact that we do not utilize this textbook. I borrow material from it INCESSANTLY and without shame.It presents the "Keynesian" viewpoint on macroeconomics in an extraordinarily clear and interesting fashion. Frankly, I consider the introductory (read literally - first semester macro books) texts to be a waste of time. There is absolutely no reason this textbook should not be used for a first semester macroeconomics course (assuming one has already taken an introductory microeconomics course). Suggested plan of study for those interested in a fairly serious study of macroeconomics (without an INSANE amount of mathematical preparation): this book and Barro's book with the same title. Barro's book presents the real business cycle theory approach in a clear manner (though the book is somewhat dull in comparison)...then decide for yourself which 'camp' is making the most sense.
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Summary: Great textbook
Review: Clear, stepwise development of economic ideas makes this text very readable.
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Summary: Excelent
Review: Great textbook. Concise, direct. Concepts exposed in coherent and easy undestanding sequence, a work from someone who knows how the undergraduate thinks. Good examples help comprehension of theory and links it to real world.
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Summary: Excellent textbook
Review: Gregory Mankiw's book is the best source I found for understanding Macroeconomics. He uses the Solow model for the long run, and then moves on to neo-Keynesian models for the short run. Its style is simple, direct, and conversational. The case studies, the examples, the stories and the graphics are extremely useful and even fun to read. If you feel afraid or lazy about Macroeconomics, this is the best book you'll find. You will end up actually liking the subject, a very important one to understand not only if you want to be an economist, but also if you want to understand the most important events going on in the world.
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Summary: Principles of Macroeconomics 2nd edition
Review: I am about the most critical reader you will ever find. There is not one textbook in 50 that I'd likely give a rating above a "C-minus" (or above a 2 of 5 rating). However, I give this textbook an unequivocal A++ (or 5 of 5.) It's as good as it gets for an Introduction to Macroeconomics. It covers all the broad range of basics that you would want for this type of course. It provides you with an extremely clear understanding BEFORE it builds upon that as a new building block towards the next chapter. It also explains these basics to just the perfect level and depth for and introduction level. When you are finished, you will feel very comfortable with how much you are able to comprehend the subject. Mr. Mankiw is clearly one of those few gifted authors who are able to explain topics with such clarity that there will be no misunderstanding at all. He is thorough, clear, and precise. Additionally, he makes a subject that might otherwise seem boring to some, come across as quite interesting. I was so impressed that I sought out the author and informed him just how impressed I was with his ability to convey such understanding. After four years of college textbooks on a multitude of subjects, this is perhaps the best written textbook when it comes to passing on UNDERSTANDING I have ever read. The reader might be surprised just how much he/she has grasped when they are finished. I highly recommend that other colleges adopt this as their primary Intro to Macro Economics textbook as did my college. It appears that Harvard has opted for hiring quality professors (such as Mr. Mankiw) who are gifted in teaching, rather than hiring academicians that communicate without conveying clear comprehension. Again, this book receives my very highest and very enthusiastic recommendations. I can not imagine anyone being disappointed with this book.
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Summary: Contemporary and Educating
Review: I did a lot of searching for a contemporary intermediate level macroeconomics book. This was the one I bought with my own money, and it was not required for a college course. I had taken some economics courses some time ago and have a strong basis in math and statistics. I checked with many professors and experts in economics, and this was the final selection. Good coverage, exposing old and new ideas, many modern day REAL examples. A keeper.
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Summary: Contemporary and Educating
Review: I did a lot of searching for a contemporary intermediate level macroeconomics book. This was the one I bought with my own money, and it was not required for a college course. I had taken some economics courses some time ago and have a strong basis in math and statistics. I checked with many professors and experts in economics, and this was the final selection. Good coverage, exposing old and new ideas, many modern day REAL examples. A keeper.
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Summary: This book is way too better than any other textbooks.
Review: I have almost read this book for a few months. I dare to say this book is the most useful book in understanding modern macroeconomics. It presents not only very accurate theoretical bases but also many practical examples in policies.Besides, the edition is very good for reading.
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