Macroeconomics/Contents

Introduction This textbook concerns the wonderful world of macroeconomics, or economics on a very large scale, concerning national and international systems. It is primarily aimed at students in their final few years of secondary education, though it could also be used by interested students younger or older than that. Having a background knowledge of economics would be useful, but grasping overall concepts should not require an in depth previous knowledge. It is worth remembering that this textbook can be edited at any time, with the link at the top of this page. This is both good and bad - you yourself, having spotted a mistake or having noticed a poor definition, can correct it and should feel free to do so. The bad side is that anyone can edit it, so content may be inaccurate whilst the wikibook is in its infancy! Proposed Change Economics - Introduction to economics Market Economics - Basics of market economics, resources, and production possibilities Supply and Demand - Supply and Demand for single products Measuring Domestic Output - Gross Domestic Product and other indicators Open Economies - International trade Business Cycle - Basics of unemployment, inflation, and economic growth Aggregate Expenditures - Consumption, Investment, Government spending, and Exports Aggregate Supply and Demand - Basics of how an entire economy functions Fiscal Policy Money - How money is created and why it works Monetary Policy Government Finances Advanced topics Math Review Keynsian Demand-side Economics and Multipliers Optimal Growth Harrod-Johnson Diagram Further chapters later Contents Section Article Macroeconomics - an introduction 75% Feb 11, 2005 Macroeconomic objectives 75% Feb 11, 2005 Measuring Economic Activity 100% Feb 11, 2005 Macroeconomic Equilibrium 100% Feb 11, 2005 Role of Savings and Investment 100% Feb 11, 2005 Macroeconomic variables 100% Feb 11, 2005 Aggregate Demand Consumption 100% Feb 11, 2005 Investment 100% Feb 11, 2005 Government Spending 00% Feb 11, 2005 Imports-Exports 00% Feb 11, 2005 Aggregate Supply Multiplier Process 100% Feb 11, 2005 Aggregate Expenditures Expanded Multipliers 100% Feb 11, 2005 Money and Inflation Effects of Interest Rates on Real GDP Inflation Economic Policy 75% April 17, 2005 Taxation 75% Fiscal Policy 75% March 19, 2005 Monetary Policy 75% March 15, 2005 Supply-side Policy 00% April 17, 2005 Central Banks 25% Government Intervention Market Failure Methods of Government Intervention Government Failure Employment and Unemployment Definitions of Unemployment 75% April 17, 2005 Types and Causes of Unemployment 100% April 17, 2005 Consequences of Unemployment 75% April 17, 2005 Policies to reduce Unemployment 100% April 17, 2005 International Economics Alternate Perspectives Radical Economics 50% Feb 11, 2005 Advanced Topics Math Review 25% Jun 01, 2007 Keynsian Demand-side Economics and Multipliers 75% Jun 01, 2007 Optimal Growth 25% Jun 01, 2007 Harrod-Johnson Diagram 00% Jun 01, 2007 Glossary of Terms Useful Background Reading The following links will lead you to Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia similar in style to this site. The information in these articles may go above and beyond that which you need to know for this book, though they will undoubtedly prove useful to refer back to from time to time, and are good portals to more relevant articles. Economics Supply and Demand List of economists List of economics topics Category:Economics The following links take you to useful websites for learning, revising or expanding your knowledge: Aplia - homework and assessment software for economics students Economics at About.com New Economics Foundation - encourage sustainable economic growth, and consider sustainable economic welfare s-cool - basic notes and a little outdated now Online learning materials in Economics catalogued by the UK's national Economics Network at the University of Bristol For contributors Any and all corrections, additions, alterations etc. are always welcome! If you wish some credit for your work, stick your name below : Name Evgeniy Chernyshov Contribution Inflation, Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy