For intermediate economics courses. A unified view of recent macroeconomic events. Macroeconomics presents an integrated, global view of the subject, and highlights the connections between goods, financial, and labor markets worldwide. A core section focuses on short-, medium-, and long-run markets while 2 extensions offer more in-depth coverage of the issues at hand. From the inflation burst following Covid-19, to the likely effects of AI on growth and inequality, the 9th Edition helps readers make sense of current events and those that may unfold in the future. It effectively conveys the life of macroeconomics today, and helps students employ and develop their analytical and evaluative skills.