Written in a clear and direct style, this is the ideal core textbook for students who seek a thorough understanding of the applications of macroeconomic theory. The book combines theoretical rigour with numerous illustrative examples and engaging policy discussions. This highly-respected author has developed an innovative new approach to teaching macroeconomics, based on combining microeconomic foundations with Keynesian-style short-run policy analysis to build one unified model. Gottfries' critically-acclaimed and highly relevant approach reinforces learning and makes it easier for students to comprehend, providing the ideal preparation either for work or for further postgraduate study.

The book is perfect for the higher-level intermediate macroeconomics courses, as well as offering a potential bridge between undergraduate level study and the step up to postgraduate and research level theory and content.

Key features of this book include:
- A real-world approach that takes into account the many market imperfections and rigidities that characterize economies in action.
- An international approach using examples from a variety of world economies, and the ongoing comparison of US, UK and EU market behaviours.
- Theory supported and illustrated by the presentation and analysis of real-world data.
- Detailed coverage of both long and short run approaches, and the closed and open economies.

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/macroeconomics. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

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