Our Principles of Macroeconomics open-text resource is an adaptation of the textbook, Macroeconomics: Theory, Markets, and Policy. It 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 adaptation of the textbook, Macroeconomics: Theory, Markets, and Policy by D. Curtis and I. Irvine, and 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.
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 texts are adaptable; custom.
The Principles of Macroeconomics resource is available in a digital format on Apollo. The package will provide full access to the online resources, including assessments and slides.
The following are the details to place an order for the resource:
Title: Principles of Macroeconomics, Edition 2025-A
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