"If you have questions regarding the workings of the macroeconomy, you can find well-articulated and reasoned answers in Michael Niemira's book. From a thorough analysis of the key economic statistics to a detailed description of the main theories of macroeconomics, it is here."
Mark M. Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody's Analytics
"Consumers and businesses are bombarded with an ongoing list of economic numbers: GDP, Inflation, unemployment, retail sales. This book is very hands on and provides a great approach to learn, understand and apply economic thinking. It is clearly written, clearly spells out economic questions and clearly provides cogent and meaningful perspectives."
Jack Kleinhenz, Ph.D., CBE,
Chief Economist, National Retail Federation and former President of the National Association for Business Economists.
"Rising prices and big swings in the job market have put macroeconomics front and center, as questions that were once confined to college seminars and Congressional hearings are now raised in supermarket checkout lines and employee break rooms. In this timely introduction, Michael Niemira connects the dots between inflation, employment, productivity, and government policy. The question-and-answer format allows the casual reader to quickly get up to speed, while the more serious student will find ample detail to satisfy one's curiosity."
Scott Horsley
, Chief Economic Correspondent, National Public Radio
"Mr. Niemira has managed to create a book that simultaneously provides a great introduction to the field for students, a refresher and reference work for practicing economists, and answers to questions the curious lay reader may pose. All of this comes with well-organized, readily understandable, and pertinent text and illustrations. A valuable addition to any bookshelf."
Ken Simonson,
Fellow and Past President, National Association for Business Economics and Chief Economist, Associated General Contractors of America "Economics permeates our lives. Where we work, how we are rewarded for work, stock market cycles, and interest rates levels that determine our ability to look forward to a comfortable retirement are determined by macroeconomic events. Michael Niemira lays out the foundations of these macroeconomic events in a question and answer format by topic that leads off with key learning objectives so you can anticipate what you will learn from each chapter and reflect if your interests align with the content provided. Macroeconomics is often considered to be remote and theoretical. Mike makes it practical and accessible. When at some point in the future a topic comes up in the newspaper or in everyday conversation,
Practical Macroeconomics for Non-Economists lays out content in a way that it can be referenced years into the future. This book is an important handbook for navigating the economic opportunities and risks that life offers and should be kept handy in everyone's bookshelf."
Gail D. Fosler,
President, The GailFosler Group
