- Book Options and Supplements
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Economics: The Study of ChoicePrint Chapter|
Chapter 1 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 1 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 1 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 2: Confronting Scarcity: Choices in ProductionPrint Chapter|
Chapter 2 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 2 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 2 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 3: Demand and SupplyPrint Chapter|
Chapter 3 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 3 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 3 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 4: Applications of Demand and SupplyPrint Chapter|
Chapter 4 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 4 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 4 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 5: Macroeconomics: The Big PicturePrint Chapter|
Chapter 5 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 5 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 5 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 6: Measuring Total Output and IncomePrint Chapter|
Chapter 6 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 6 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 6 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 7: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate SupplyPrint Chapter|
Chapter 7 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 7 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 7 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 8: Economic GrowthPrint Chapter|
Chapter 8 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 8 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 8 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 9: The Nature and Creation of MoneyPrint Chapter|
Chapter 9 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 9 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 9 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 10: Financial Markets and the EconomyPrint Chapter|
Chapter 10 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 10 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 10 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 11: Monetary Policy and the FedPrint Chapter|
Chapter 11 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 11 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 11 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 12: Government and Fiscal PolicyPrint Chapter|
Chapter 12 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 12 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 12 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 13: Consumption and the Aggregate Expenditures ModelPrint Chapter|
Chapter 13 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 13 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 13 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 14: Investment and Economic ActivityPrint Chapter|
Chapter 14 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 14 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 14 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 15: Net Exports and International FinancePrint Chapter|
Chapter 15 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 15 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 15 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 16: Inflation and UnemploymentPrint Chapter|
Chapter 16 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 16 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 16 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 17: A Brief History of Macroeconomic Thought and PolicyPrint Chapter|
Chapter 17 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 17 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 17 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 18: Inequality, Poverty, and DiscriminationPrint Chapter|
Chapter 18 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 18 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 18 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 19: Economic DevelopmentPrint Chapter|
Chapter 19 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 19 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 19 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 20: Socialist Economies in TransitionPrint Chapter|
Chapter 20 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Audio|Chapter 20 Audio has been added to your cart for $2.49.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 20 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 21: Appendix A: Graphs in EconomicsPrint Chapter|
Chapter 21 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 21 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
- Chapter 22: Appendix B: Extensions of the Aggregate Expenditures ModelPrint Chapter|
Chapter 22 Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
Chapter Study AidsChapter 22 Study Aid Package has been added to your cart for $2.49.
There are no key terms for this page.
Principles of Macroeconomics Cover Page
Welcome to your Principles of Macroeconomics textbook. Below are the book options, study aids, and other learning tools available for this book.
Books for your class
-
Print-it-Yourself
No shipping or waiting for delivery. PDF format available for instant download.
$24.95 Get It NowA Print–It–Yourself book has been added to your cart.
-
Black & White Book
Shipped directly to your door, great for highlighting, note taking and easy reference.
$34.95 Get It NowThe Black & White book has been added to your cart.
-
Full Color Book
Experience the book with the full impact of color photos and graphics.
$59.95 Get It NowThe Full Color book has been added to your cart.
Supplements for your class
-
Study Aids
Online, interactive study aids help reinforce key terms and concepts for each chapter.
$14.95 Get It NowStudy Aids have been added to your cart.
-
Audio Book
Load the book audio onto any MP3 player. Listen on–the–go, any time, anywhere!
$39.95 Get It NowThe Audio Book has been added to your cart.
-
Flyx
Easy–to–use homework assessment tool with personalized feedback.
$39.95 Get It NowFlyx has been added to your cart
A Truly Unique Online Reading Experience.
-
Intuitively page through the book
Intuitively page through the book by clicking the ‘next’ arrow. Page back by clicking the ‘back’ previous. Simply scroll down to read the text.
-
Jump to different parts of the book
Jump to any part of the book using the table of contents. Click on any chapter title and head directly to that chapter.
-
Take notes as you read
As you scroll through the a page you’ll notice clickable plus signs (+) to the left. Click a plus sign to reveal a textbook where you can write notes about specific parts of the book. Your notes can then be easily accessed in your ‘My Flatworld’ account for future reference—like when it’s time to study for an exam. Toggle over to the ‘My Notes’ tab to read them.
-
Search throughout the book
Use the ‘Search this Book’ field located in the top bar to find a term you’d like more information about and you’ll receive a list of all appearances of that term throughout the book.
-
Check key terms for quick reference
Click the key terms tab located next to the table of contents. Here you’ll find a listing of the key terms and their definitions for each section within a chapter. Key terms are a great quick reference and make studying for those tough tests easier.
-
Read your book in PDF view
You’ll notice in the top bar a WEB/PDF toggle button. Toggle to PDF view to read your book as a PDF and to see page number for for individual pages.
-
Book options
Want a printed book or supplements to help you study? Simply click the ‘Book Options and Supplements’ link in the table of contents to take you back to the book cover page. There you’ll find the available book formats and supplements for your book.

Citation Information
APA Format:Tregarthen, Timothy., and Rittenberg, Libby., Principles of Macroeconomics. Retrieved Sep 6, 2010 from http://www.flatworldknowledge.com/node/29936 .
MLA Format:Tregarthen, Timothy, , and Libby Rittenberg. Principles of Macroeconomics. 1969 . Flat World Knowledge. 6 Sep, 2010. <http://www.flatworldknowledge.com/node/29936> .
Print–It–Yourself has been added to your cart for $1.99.
This book is not available for adoption
Adopt this book for your course
We are happy you want to adopt this Flat World Knowledge textbook for your course! You'll need to register as a user to get started.
Why? Registering allows you to post your course's information on our website so students can find their book, and gives you access to My(flat)World where you can keep track of all the books you adopt.
Are you a new user? Sign up here for free.
Adopt this book for your course
Thank you for your interest in adopting this book for your class. It is NOT YET PUBLISHED. When it is, you will click this button and:
Fill out a short adoption form. When you submit it, we will generate (and send to you) a URL that is unique to your class. That is where your students will go to get their free online book, or to purchase affordable alternatives.
You will also be able to print out this adoption form and bring it to the bookstore so that they can order and sell copies locally of the softcover print version.
This book is not available for customization
You must log in to customize textbooks.
New user? Sign up here for free, and give it a try.
Features:
Drag-and-drop chapters into a new table of contents that suits your syllabus. Resequence and delete down to the section level!
Even better: Annotate content at the paragraph level, giving you fine grained control over the content to suit your exact needs.
Another benefit: No more being forced to switch to new editions. Ever. You move to new editions when you have time and when you see merit. Not when we do.
We have more to do: More cool features in the works, like adding your own authored content, as well as editing existing content all the way to the sentence level. Stay tuned.
This book is not yet published. When it does, our customization features let you:
Drag-and-drop chapters into a new table of contents that suits your syllabus. Resequence and delete down to the section level!
Even better: Annotate content at the paragraph level, giving you fine grained control over the content to suit your exact needs.
Another benefit: No more being forced to switch to new editions. Ever. You move to new editions when you have time and when you see merit. Not when we do.
We have more to do: More cool features in the works, like adding your own authored content, as well as editing existing content all the way to the sentence level. Stay tuned.
Your book has already been saved for print.
You typically should not customize your book further. If your bookstore or students have already ordered the book they will not see your future changes.
If you choose to make further customizations you can do so by choosing 'customize' for this book from My Flatworld
This book does not have any Educator Supplements
Only approved educators have access to the supplements for this textbook. Please note: Educator access is manually approved within approximately 48 business hours after your registration.
If you already have an account and have been approved as an educator, then please login.
Are you a new user? Sign up for free.
You can also feel free to contact us regarding this matter.