Popular for its coverage of modern policy issues, this clearly written text was
the first to discuss long-run (macro) fundamentals before exploring short-term
economic fluctuations. The Sixth Edition maintains the text's modern approach
with concise yet thorough coverage of current economic theories. New co-author
Akila Weerapana brings attention to the needs of today's students by thoroughly
refreshing examples, applications, and end-of-chapter problems throughout the
text. Streamlined content and pedagogy and the simplification of advanced topics
make the material more accessible. Chapter 3, for example, now focuses solely on
supply, demand, and market equilibrium, and boxed features have been realigned
to maximize accessibility. John B. Taylor's recent service as