Our Principles of Macroeconomics with assessments resource is adapted from the textbook, Macroeconomics: Theory, Markets, and Policy. This Principles of Macroeconomics OER adaptation is intended for a one-semester course and presents a complete and concise examination of introductory macroeconomics theory and policy suitable for a first introductory course. It includes an interactive e-textbook, algorithmic assessments powered by a test bank with over 175 unique questions, solution manuals, animated PowerPoint presentations, and real-time performance dashboards to view individual or class performance.
The Principles of Macroeconomics resource has been authored by S. Ambler, D. Curtis and I. Irvine. It may also be used in a two-semester sequence with the companion textbook, Principles of Microeconomics. The three introductory chapters are common to both textbooks. To request access to the Principles of Macroeconomics resource, click here.
Principles of Macroeconomics is an OER macroeconomics textbook adapted from Macroeconomics: Theory, Markets, and Policy by D. Curtis and I. Irvine. It presents a complete and concise examination of introductory macroeconomics theory and policy suitable for a first introductory course.
Examples are domestic and international in their subject matter and are of the modern era – financial markets, monetary and fiscal policies aimed at inflation and debt control, globalization and the importance of trade flows in economic structure, and concerns about slow growth and the risk of deflation, are included.
Detailed solutions to exercises are provided at the end of the e-textbook for those adopting the Harris Learning Solutions assessment.
Macroeconomics with Auto-Graded Assessments
This macroeconomics textbook for college is designed for a one-semester introductory course and can also be used as the macroeconomics half of a two-semester sequence with Principles of Microeconomics. The three introductory chapters are common to both textbooks, supporting a consistent transition between the companion resources.
The course materials combine the interactive OER e-textbook, algorithmic assessments backed by over 175 unique test-bank questions, solution manuals, animated PowerPoint presentations, and real-time dashboards. They support practice, homework, exams, feedback, and performance review.
Introductory Macroeconomics Topics
The approved scope includes financial markets; monetary and fiscal policies aimed at inflation and debt control; globalization and trade flows; economic structure; slow growth; and deflation risk. Domestic and international examples connect theory, policy, and contemporary economic conditions.
Related Economics Resources
For a companion one-semester resource, see Principles of Microeconomics. For combined microeconomics and macroeconomics coverage in one resource, see Principles of Economics.
Harris Learning Solutions has been developing online formative and summative assessment (homework and exams) for more than 20 years combined, and as with the textbook content, questions and problems are regularly reviewed and updated.
Students receive immediate personalized feedback on their mistakes to guide their learning. Student grade reports and performance statistics are also provided, and full LMS integration, including gradebook synchronization, is available.
Harris Learning Solutions assessments are designed to not only test students but also to teach them to solve problems using intuitive methods, illustrations, and pedagogies.
Have a look and try an interactive question in our Online Homework and Examination system. Submit for grading and feedback once complete.
The PowerPoint presentations (PPTs) are designed to teach every concept in the textbook. Steps in teaching concepts appear one by one through the creative use of animations to provide students with an inclusive learning experience. Instructors have the option of downloading and making modifications to any of the PPTs.
Harris Learning Solutions dashboards provide a real-time visual understanding of individual student and overall class performance as they progress through the lessons and assessments. The dashboards are used by both students and professors to identify the areas of weakness, and to improve the in-class and self-study focus.
The instructor dashboard provides a real-time visual understanding of individual student and overall class performance as they progress through the course. While viewing assessment performance, the dashboard provides instructors with the average percent mark on each assignment, test, or exam. They can also see the highest mark and average mark secured on every question.
LMS integration available through LTI 1.3 protocol, compatible with platforms such as Blackboard, D2L, Canvas, Moodle, and more.
Principles of Macroeconomics is an Open Education Resource (OER). All content is reviewed and updated regularly by subject matter experts, and the text is adaptable and customizable.
The Principles of Macroeconomics resource is available digitally on Apollo. The package provides full access to the online resources, including assessments and slides.
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Title: Principles of Macroeconomics, Edition 2025-A
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