Macroeconomics (Seventeenth Edition)

Author: Samuelson (USA), Nordhaus (USA)
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Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Features: One of the secrets to the enduring success of Economics over the past 50 years is that the authors have always stood at the forefront of the times. In the process of updating the book every three years, they have closely grasped the pulse of the era, incorporating contemporary outstanding economic thought and exciting economic realities. Especially since the 14th edition, the renowned economist Nordhaus joined, ensuring that this classic masterpiece continues to keep pace with the times and remains vibrant. This immortal economic masterpiece by Paul Samuelson, the contemporary economic giant and winner of the 1972 Nobel Prize in Economics, has been translated into over 40 languages since its publication in 1948 and has taken the world by storm. It is the largest-selling economics textbook in history. Praise such as "landmark," "model," "classic," and "evergreen" all attest to its status as a premium among premiums. In the preface to this book, the author writes with justified pride: "In fact, many outstanding economists have written to us, telling us that they have relied on this Economics throughout their struggle to obtain their doctorates." Samuelson's Economics has remained popular for over 50 years, and the reason for its remarkable and enduring appeal lies in—1. Nearly perfect content. "Content is king." Over the past 50 years, Economics has faced challenges and tests, yet no one has been able to shake its position, and the reason is precisely this. Samuelson not only pioneered the framework and standards for modern economics but also, over 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 the extraordinary strength of Samuelson, 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 vast knowledge, profound insights, and sharp arguments. "Grand" and "wise" are its distinctive styles, an extraordinary demeanor that no other economics textbook has yet possessed. In terms of specific arguments, its "concise language, clear explanations, and well-crafted charts" have always been the benchmark for those daring challengers to emulate.3. A spirit of keeping pace with the times. One of the secrets to the enduring success of Economics over the past 50 years is that the authors have always stood at the forefront of the times. In the process of updating the book every three years, they have closely grasped the pulse of the era, incorporating contemporary outstanding economic thought and exciting economic realities. Especially since the 14th edition, the renowned economist Nordhaus joined, ensuring that this classic masterpiece continues to keep pace with the times and remains vibrant. While maintaining its unique writing style and classic-style exposition of the basic principles and concepts of economics, the 17th edition has been updated and improved in nine areas. 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 been expanded and enriched. New data, interesting case studies, applied analysis, valuable recommendations for further reading, highly valuable economic 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 translation meticulously, incorporating feedback from multiple sources; in the editorial process, an internationally standardized peer-review system has been introduced, along with closer collaboration between editors and translators. Now, the Chinese edition 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.