Features
Accessible and student friendly.
Jones writes clearly and simply, with an engaging, conversational style that puts students at ease. When introducing math, he presents it in a careful, patient manner.
Modern treatment of growth theory.
Macroeconomics is the only undergraduate textbook to present substantial coverage of the Romer model. Jones draws on his experience as a teacher and textbook author to convey modern growth theory in a way that is accessible to undergraduates.
Unique worked exercises reflect a focus on problem-solving.
Each chapter of Macroeconomics includes two complete worked exercises that walk students step-by-step through the process. These worked exercises prepare students for the extensive end-of-chapter problems.
SmartWork online homework extends the problem-solving approach.
Easy-to-use and customizable, SmartWork combines a robust homework-management system with extensive answer feedback that coaches students through solving problems.
Modern treatment of economic fluctuations and applications.
Short-run chapters emphasize central banks that set interest rates in forming monetary policy. A simple open economy model is considered from the start, and globalization (international trade and international finance) is a key theme of the applications chapters.