ECON 1116
Introductory Macroeconomics
Complete Study Guide — All 13 Chapters
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Based on OpenStax Principles of Macroeconomics 3e (CC BY 4.0)
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Edition 2026
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,Table of Contents
1. The Macroeconomic Perspective
2. Measuring Output and Income: GDP
3. Unemployment
4. Inflation and Price Indices
5. Economic Growth
6. Savings, Investment, and the Financial System
7. The Aggregate Demand–Aggregate Supply Model
8. Keynesian and Neoclassical Perspectives
9. Money, Banking, and the Federal Reserve
10. Monetary Policy
11. Fiscal Policy and Government Budgets
12. International Trade and Finance
13. Macroeconomic Policy Debates
14. Glossary of Key Terms
15. Formula Sheet
16. Final Exam Strategy and Study Checklist
17. References and Attribution
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, Chapter 1 — The Macroeconomic Perspective
Learning Objectives
1. Define macroeconomics and distinguish it from microeconomics.
2. Identify the major macroeconomic goals.
3. Describe the circular flow of income.
4. Explain the roles of households, firms, government, and the foreign sector.
Key Definitions
Term Definition
Macroeconomics The study of the economy as a whole—output, employment, prices, and growth.
Microeconomics The study of individual markets, firms, and households.
Aggregate A total across the entire economy.
Circular Flow The movement of money, goods, and resources among households, firms, government,
and the foreign sector.
Recession A significant decline in economic activity lasting more than a few months.
1.1 Macroeconomic Goals
Economic growth: Rising output per person over time.
Full employment: Low unemployment.
Price stability: Low, predictable inflation.
External balance: Sustainable trade and financial flows with other nations.
1.2 The Circular Flow
Households supply labor and capital to firms and receive wages, rent, and profit. Firms produce goods
and services and sell them to households. Government collects taxes and provides public goods. The
foreign sector engages in imports and exports. This flow is the foundation for national income
accounting.
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Introductory Macroeconomics
Complete Study Guide — All 13 Chapters
Independent Study Resource
Not affiliated with or endorsed by Yale University
Based on OpenStax Principles of Macroeconomics 3e (CC BY 4.0)
Licensed CC BY 4.0 — commercially sellable
Edition 2026
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,Table of Contents
1. The Macroeconomic Perspective
2. Measuring Output and Income: GDP
3. Unemployment
4. Inflation and Price Indices
5. Economic Growth
6. Savings, Investment, and the Financial System
7. The Aggregate Demand–Aggregate Supply Model
8. Keynesian and Neoclassical Perspectives
9. Money, Banking, and the Federal Reserve
10. Monetary Policy
11. Fiscal Policy and Government Budgets
12. International Trade and Finance
13. Macroeconomic Policy Debates
14. Glossary of Key Terms
15. Formula Sheet
16. Final Exam Strategy and Study Checklist
17. References and Attribution
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, Chapter 1 — The Macroeconomic Perspective
Learning Objectives
1. Define macroeconomics and distinguish it from microeconomics.
2. Identify the major macroeconomic goals.
3. Describe the circular flow of income.
4. Explain the roles of households, firms, government, and the foreign sector.
Key Definitions
Term Definition
Macroeconomics The study of the economy as a whole—output, employment, prices, and growth.
Microeconomics The study of individual markets, firms, and households.
Aggregate A total across the entire economy.
Circular Flow The movement of money, goods, and resources among households, firms, government,
and the foreign sector.
Recession A significant decline in economic activity lasting more than a few months.
1.1 Macroeconomic Goals
Economic growth: Rising output per person over time.
Full employment: Low unemployment.
Price stability: Low, predictable inflation.
External balance: Sustainable trade and financial flows with other nations.
1.2 The Circular Flow
Households supply labor and capital to firms and receive wages, rent, and profit. Firms produce goods
and services and sell them to households. Government collects taxes and provides public goods. The
foreign sector engages in imports and exports. This flow is the foundation for national income
accounting.
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