Macroeconomics

An Interactive eBook with Embedded Learning Resources. The eBook’s 

functionality provides for highlighting, note-taking, graph and example

enlargements, a full searchable glossary, and a full text search. Embedded

icons link students directly to resources available to enhance their 

understanding of the key concepts. These resources include the Student

PowerPoint Tutorials developed by Mannig Simidian, which provide an

animated set of tutorials for each chapter.

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A Fully Integrated Learning Management System. The EconPortal is meant

to be a one-stop shop for all the resources tied to the book. The system

carefully integrates the teaching and learning resources for the book into

an easy-to-use system. Instructors can assign and track any aspect of their

students’ work. 

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Companion Web Site for Students and Instructors

(www.worthpublishers.com/mankiw)

The companion site is a virtual study guide for students and an excellent

resource for instructors. Joydeep Bhattacharya (Iowa State University) has

updated the innovative software package for students. For each chapter in the

textbook, the tools on the companion Web site include the following:

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Self-Tests. Students can test their knowledge of the material in the book

by taking multiple-choice tests on any chapter. After the student

responds, the program explains the answer and directs the student to 

specific sections in the book for additional study. Students may also test

their knowledge of key terms using the flashcards.

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Web Links. Students can access real-world information via specifically

chosen hyperlinks relating to chapter content. 

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Sample Essays. Students can view chapter-specific essay questions followed

by sample essay answers.

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Data Plotter. Originally created by David Weil, Brown University, this tool

enables students to explore macroeconomic data with time-series graphs

and scatterplots.

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Macro Models. These modules provide simulations of the models presented

in the book. Students can change the exogenous variables and see the

outcomes in terms of shifting curves and recalculated numerical values of

the endogenous variables. Each module contains exercises that instructors

can assign as homework.

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A Game for Macroeconomists. Also originally created by David Weil, Brown

University, the game allows students to become president of the United

States in the year 2009 and to make macroeconomic policy decisions

based on news events, economic statistics, and approval ratings. It gives

students a sense of the complex interconnections that influence the 

economy. It is also fun to play.

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Student PowerPoint Tutorials. This animated set of tutorials developed by

Mannig Simidian (also available with the eBook and EconPortal, 

mentioned earlier) highlights key points in each chapter. Students are

offered another way to learn the material. Dynamic macroeconomic

models come alive with shifting curves, colorful equations, graphics,

and humor.

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Flashcards. Students can test their knowledge of the definitions in the 

glossary with these virtual flashcards. 

Along with the Instructor’s Resources (see p. xxxii), the following additional instructor 

support material is available:

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PowerPoint Lecture Presentations. As mentioned earlier, these customizable

PowerPoint slides, prepared by Ronald Cronovich (Carthage College), are

designed to assist instructors with lecture preparation and presentations.

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