Economics
Chapter 19 - Disputes Over Macro Theory and Policy
Introduction: Disagreements about Macro Theory and Policy
- This chapter contrasts the classical and Keynesian macroeconomic theories.
- Contempo
Chapter 18 - Deficits, Surpluses and the Public Debt
Definitions of deficit, surplus and debt
- A budget deficit is the amount by which government's expenditures exceed its revenues during a particular yea
Chapter 17 - Economic Growth and the New Economy
Introduction
- Two definitions of economics growth were given in Chapter 8.
- The increase in real GDP, which occurs over a period of time.
Chapter 16 - Extending the Analysis of Aggregate Supply
Introduction
- Recent focus on the long-run adjustments and economic outcomes has renewed debates about stabilization policy and causes of instability.<
Chapter 15 - Monetary Policy
Introduction to Monetary Policy
- Reemphasize Chapter 13's points:The Fed's Board of Governors formulates policy, and twelve Federal Reserve Banks imple
Chapter 14 - How Banks and Thrifts Create Money
Introduction: Although we are fascinated by large sums of currency, people use checkable deposits for most transactions.
- Most transaction accounts are
Chapter 13 - Money and Banking
Functions of Money
- Medium of exchange:Money can be used for buying and selling goods and services.
- Unit of account:Prices are quoted in dolla
Chapter 12 - Fiscal Policy
Introduction
- One major function of the government is to stabilize the economy (prevent unemployment or inflation).
- Stabilization can be achie
Chapter 11 - Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply
Introduction to AD-AS Model
- AD-AS model is a variable price model.The aggregate expenditures model in Chapters 9 and 10 assumed constant price.
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