1st Edition

Macroeconomics The Basics

By Thomas R. Sadler Copyright 2026
254 Pages 40 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

254 Pages 40 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

254 Pages 40 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Macroeconomics: The Basics provides a concise, accessible treatment of the subject, using an economics framework to analyze the theories, policies, and applications of the field. Organized in six parts, the book covers the most important areas in macroeconomics, including national income, unemployment and inflation, economic growth, savings, investment, the financial system, money and... Read more

1. Introduction to Macroeconomics Part I: Measuring Macroeconomic Outcomes 2. National Income 3. Unemployment 4. Inflation Part II: Foundations of Economic Growth 5. Economic Growth 6. Savings, Investment, and the Financial System Part III: Monetary Economics 7. Money and Banking 8. Money and Inflation Part IV: Cyclical Instability 9. Aggregate Expenditures 10. Aggregate Demand and Supply Part V: Stabilization Policy 11. Fiscal Policy 12. Monetary Policy Part VI: International Economics 13. International Trade 14. International Finance. Glossary

Biography

Thomas R. Sadler is Professor of Economics at Western Illinois University. He teaches courses on the Fundamentals of Economic Theory, Environmental Economics, Energy Economics, Principles of Economics, and the Chicago Economy. His research focuses on environmental policy, energy economics, professional sports leagues, and high-performance organizations.