Macroeconomics: 17th Edition

Author: (American) Samuelson
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Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Features: One of the secrets to its enduring success for over 50 years is that the author has always stood at the forefront of the times. In the process of updating the edition every three years, it closely grasps the pulse of the era, incorporating contemporary outstanding economic thought and exciting economic realities. Especially since the renowned economist Nordhaus joined as a contributor from the 14th edition, this classic masterpiece has been ensured to continue keeping pace with the times and remain evergreen. Paul Samuelson, the contemporary economic giant and winner of the 1972 Nobel Prize in Economics, has written this immortal economic masterpiece. Since its publication in 1948, it has been translated into over 40 languages, becoming a global phenomenon and the best-selling economics textbook in history. Praise such as "landmark," "model," "classic," and "evergreen tree" all attest to its status as a premium work. In the preface to this book, the author writes with justified pride: "In fact, many outstanding economists have written to us, saying that they have relied on this Economics throughout their doctoral studies." Samuelson's Economics has remained popular for over 50 years, and its astonishing and enduring appeal lies in—1. Nearly perfect content. "Content is king." For 50 years, Economics has withstood challenges and tests, yet no one has been able to shake its position, primarily due to this. Samuelson not only innovatively established the framework and standards for modern economics but also, for 50 years, tirelessly and from a high vantage point, refined the basic principles of economics to near perfection. Every economic school of thought is introduced clearly, and each is given impartial and fair evaluation and comparison—this is precisely Samuelson's exceptional strength, unmatched by anyone else.2. A distinctive and unique style. Style is embedded in the bones, and it is imitable. Through this classic masterpiece, Samuelson has fully demonstrated his extensive knowledge, profound insights, and sharp arguments. "Grand" and "wise" are its distinctive styles, an extraordinary aura that no other economics textbook has yet possessed. In terms of specific arguments, its "concise language, clear explanations, and well-crafted diagrams" have always been the model for those brave challengers to emulate.3. A spirit of keeping pace with the times. One of the secrets to Economics's enduring success for over 50 years is that the author has always stood at the forefront of the times. In the process of updating the edition every three years, it closely grasps the pulse of the era, incorporating contemporary outstanding economic thought and exciting economic realities. Especially since the renowned economist Nordhaus joined as a contributor from the 14th edition, this classic masterpiece has been ensured to continue keeping pace with the times and remain evergreen. While maintaining its unique writing style and classic-style exposition of the fundamental principles and concepts of economics, the 17th edition has been updated and improved in nine aspects. Outdated themes have been removed, and space has been left for increasingly important and rich new themes: information economics, game theory, network economics, environmental economics, international economics, new growth theory, and real business cycle theory, among others, have all been expanded and enriched. New data, interesting case studies, applied analyses, valuable recommendations for further reading, highly valuable economics online resources, as well as challenging problems and exercises for deeper learning and discussion—all these new content make the 17th edition even more helpful for your learning and teaching. The translators have refined the manuscript through repeated revisions, incorporating feedback from multiple sources. In the editing process, an internationally standardized peer-review system has been introduced, along with closer collaboration between editors and translators. Today, the Chinese version of the 17th edition before you has been unanimously praised by multiple authoritative scholars (reviewers) for its translation quality, making it a trustworthy and superior translation.