This much needed, dynamic new text in macroeconomics provides a slightly more rigorous exposition of macroeconomic theory and applications, with a distinctive real world approach and incorporates a wealth of case material on issues surrounding the EU. Written with an applications orientated perspective, G rtner incorporates numerous graphs, diagrams and testing material to bring the subject to life. Written by a leading authority in the field, this book's overriding aim is to provide a more rigorous, comprehensive and applied approach to macroeconomics than is currently available.