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Macroeconomics, 9th Canadian Edition
Macroeconomics, 9/e
Campbell R. McConnell, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Stanley L. Brue, Pacific Lutheran University
Thomas P. Barbiero, Ryerson University

Feature Summary

New Features:
  • Shorter text: New edition will have 18 chapters as opposed to 23 in the 8th edition.
  • Three optional chapters will appear on the book's Web site: Disputes over Macro Theory and Policy, The Developing Economies, and Transitional Economies.
  • Earlier introduction to the concept of Growth is now in Chapter 7.
  • Aggregate Expenditures Model has now been reduced to one chapter.
  • Budget Deficits, Surpluses, and the Public Debt has been move to the end of Part 2, as Chapter 11, formerly Chapter 19.
  • Demand, Chapter 3, now precedes the chapter on the Market System. The order of Chapters 3 and 4 have been reversed.
  • The Public Sector, old Chapter 5, has been integrated into the other chapters.
  • Chapter openers streamlined. Chapter openers now start with a set of learning objectives arranged by major headings, and a brief overview.
  • New "Want to see the Math?" on the Web site.
  • Annual updating of time-sensitive PowerPoint (r) Slide Presentations: PowerPoint Slide Presentations that provide time-series data on key economic indicators will be updated regularly, with updates being downloadable from Instructor's Web site.
  • Examples Up-to-date: Most existing examples have been changed to give the text a more "up-to-date" feel. Items chosen in the examples will be of greater interest to college and university students (CDs, DVD players, computer games, etc.).
  • Global Perspective boxes now have Web links to data sources for easy updates.
Retained Features:
  • Clear writing style provides students with an easy to follow text.
  • Quick Review appears at the end of each chapter section.
  • Global perspective boxes have been updated to reflect more recent data and current events.
  • Data driven graphs will remain a mainstay of the presentation of graphs.
  • Key Graphs with multiple choice questions.
  • Complete Glossary and Index
  • Last Word




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