An Applied Approach to Macroeconomics

Author(s): Jack A Chambless

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Copyright: 2021

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Some people would rather perform root canal surgery on a rabid wolverine than sit through a discussion of Federal Reserve policies.

Jack A. Chambless’ An Applied Approach to Macroeconomics prepares readers to become economically literate human beings by presenting real world issues in a somewhat controversial and humorous manner. The book is organized with a story in mind. The story takes the reader from the basic foundation of economic-thought through the market process and into the forces that shape the economic conditions we face every day.

An Applied Approach to Macroeconomics fills a niche in the economics textbook market by openly promoting the concept of free markets, economic liberty, and limited government. This comprehensive text takes the reader from the foundational principles of economics immediately into the economics of international trade, the history of capitalism and socialism and the basics of supply and demand analysis while incorporating real-world examples from the 2020 global pandemic, the trade policies of Presidents Trump and Biden and the lessons of Adam Smith, Karl Marx and others. The economics of climate change, marriage, income taxes and the welfare state are folded into the introductory chapters in a lively, controversial and eye-opening manner. 

From there, the reader is exposed to the long history of macroeconomics while being exposed to the Classical, Keynesian, Monetarist and Supply-side Schools of Thought. 

Professors who want a balanced approach to economics will be pleased while those who tend towards more Austrian perspectives will be thrilled.

An Applied Approach to Macroeconomics includes the following features:

  • Concept Checks – questions created to make the reader think critically about issues that are central to the study of economics.
  • Classroom Debates – current event topics that can be added to classroom discussions to enhance the reader’s analytical tools.
  • An Online Course Website with links to lectures, speeches, videos, audio essays, and more.

Preface 
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Dedication

CHAPTER ONE Introduction to Economics

CHAPTER TWO The Economics of International Trade

CHAPTER THREE The Economics of Capitalism

CHAPTER FOUR The Economics of Socialism

CHAPTER FIVE Economics as a Science

CHAPTER SIX The Market Equilibrium Process

CHAPTER SEVEN Changes in Supply and Demand

CHAPTER EIGHT Government Interference in the Market

CHAPTER NINE Health Care Economics

CHAPTER TEN GDP, Unemployment, and Inflation

CHAPTER ELEVEN Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Analysis

CHAPTER TWELVE Hayek, Keynes, and the Monetarists

CHAPTER THIRTEEN Supply-Side Economics

The United States Constitution

Index

Jack A Chambless

Jack A. Chambless is a professor of economics and professional speaker. He has taught since 1991 at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida where he served as the the Patricia Whalen Chair in Social Science in 1999 and 2004. In 1999 & 2015 he received the NISOD award for excellence in teaching. He has won Valencia's "Student Choice Award" for teaching excellence a record 7 times.

In addition to teaching Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics he has also taught honors courses in economics, two online courses (since 1999) and special topics courses entitled "Biological Economics" and "Oil, Economics and Terrorism."

He has contributed more than 125 articles to the Op-Ed pages of The Orlando Sentinel and has had his work published in The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The University of Miami Law Review, The Dallas Morning News, The Chicago Tribune, The Public Utilities Fortnightly, USA Today and many other domestic publications. His work has been cited in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, ESPN Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, Reason Magazine, The Foreign Press Review, The Atlanta Journal & Constitution, The Detroit News, The British Caledonian Press and many other foreign and domestic publications.

In addition to teaching, Professor Chambless speaks around the United States on the Economics of Liberty. He has lectured at The Foundation for Economic Education in New York, South Carolina and Florida; The Young America's Foundation Freedom Fest in Las Vegas; The Florida Libertarian Convention, The Florida Parent Educators Association convention and at Penn State University, Rollins College, Florida State University, UCF and Georgia State University. He has appeared on national television and radio broadcasts including CNBC's Inside Opinion, FoxNews Europe and Your World with Neal Cavuto (FoxNews), The Neal Boortz Show, the BBC, National Public Radio and The Jim Hightower Show. He is also currently serving as a policy advisor for The Heartland Institute - a think tank in Chicago, Illinois and is a Senior Fellow with the James Madison Institute in Tallahassee. He is also the recently retired head baseball coach at Legacy High School in Ocoee, Florida where he was named District 2A-11 Florida Coach of the Year in 2020.

He is the author of two economics textbooks - An Applied Approach to Microeconomics (7th ed) and An Applied Approach to Macroeconomics (7th ed), both published by Kendall Hunt.

Professor Chambless enjoys hiking, camping and canoeing in Colorado, the Northwestern United States, Minnesota, and Canada as well as photography and the production of custom-made hiking sticks in his spare time.

An exciting read.”
Dr. Walter E. Williams, Professor of Economics, George Mason University

A book that puts strong emphasis on real world applications of economic theory is a welcome addition. Professor Chambless’ common sense approach explains economics in a manner that relates to people with all levels of economics backgrounds.”
Dr. Paul White, Vice-President of Economic Research Services, Washington, D.C.

The writing is always lively. The real-world examples are fun and are well integrated into the presentation of economic principles. Quite a few are very recent, which adds a sense of relevance and credibility to the subject matter.”
Dr. Stephen F. Margolis, Professor, North Carolina State University

Mr. Chambless has created an extraordinarily readable book. After reading from the Chambless text students come to class with opinions, and applications of economic principles from their own life, which makes class discussion both more fruitful and enjoyable. Mr. Chambless is a master at writing for young adults. He speaks at their level of interest and comprehension and uses examples that are intriguing and relevant to them. There is nothing dismal about the way Mr. Chambless presents economics.”
Joseph Brignone, Adjunct Professor of Economics, Brigham Young University

Venturing far beyond standard textbook examples Professor Chambless’ text is laden with meticulous research and careful examination to provide students with one of the most intensive and comprehensive economics books available. The sound insight into the sphere of economic thought enriches the students ability to not only understand the material-at-hand but, most importantly, how to apply it to the world-at-large.”
Tara R. Garcia, Student, The University of South Florida

Professor Chambless has provided both his students and readers alike with an unparalleled opportunity to truly grasp foundational economic principles and develop the ability to apply these principles to the real world. Frederic Bastiat once said, “The great economist takes into account both the effect that can be seen and those effects that must be foreseen.” Professor Chambless has this foresight, and his economic prowess is represented by his writing with understandable ideas that are relevant and engaging. This book has influenced me to advocate personal responsibility, and it will continue to be a guideline throughout my educational career.”
Ryan Furey, Student, Harvard University

I, like countless other students, dreaded taking another mandatory class like Economics, but it turned out to be the best class I’ve ever had. Though typically a dull subject, Chambless’ transformed Economics into something interesting, applicable for everyday life, and relevant for everyone.
Lizz Walsh, Student, University of Central Florida

"Professor Chambless has managed to relieve economics of its boring reputation and enhance the subject humorously with engaging arguments, and insightfully with relevant real-world applications. Whether a first time or experienced economics student, the author allows for all levels to utilize both the foundations of economic thought and basis of personal responsibility, to become a more economicallyliterate human being. He has masterfully created an economics book that I, like many other students, enjoy reading cover to cover. This book has forwarded my professional and academic pursuits to advance concepts of economic liberty, free markets, and limited government."
Holly Jean Soto, Student, George Mason University Director and Editor of GMU Economics Society Blog

"I had the pleasure of studying under Professor Jack Chambless many years ago. His teaching style gripped me to better, and more fully, understand the inter-workings between how and why individuals, businesses and governments make decisions. I consider him one of the most inspirational and influential teachers I have ever had.
This book captures his teaching style in print format. So, whether you attend his classes or not, you’ll benefit from the way in which he tackles real world problems and solutions as well as the dynamics between the two. Far from being a dry, boring textbook, Jack brings to life the story of tradeoffs we all make on a day-to-day basis. The book is chock full of real-world examples interlaced with witty humor and intriguing insights. Cover-to-cover, you’ll have a hard time putting it down. As you read, be sure to pause on the Concept Checks and Classroom Debates, which will help deepen and galvanize your understanding.
Professor Jack Chambless helped change the course, trajectory and fulfillment of my career. He’s done the same for many others. When you read the book, I’m sure you’ll appreciate why."
John Allen, Chief Investment Officer, Aspiriant

Some people would rather perform root canal surgery on a rabid wolverine than sit through a discussion of Federal Reserve policies.

Jack A. Chambless’ An Applied Approach to Macroeconomics prepares readers to become economically literate human beings by presenting real world issues in a somewhat controversial and humorous manner. The book is organized with a story in mind. The story takes the reader from the basic foundation of economic-thought through the market process and into the forces that shape the economic conditions we face every day.

An Applied Approach to Macroeconomics fills a niche in the economics textbook market by openly promoting the concept of free markets, economic liberty, and limited government. This comprehensive text takes the reader from the foundational principles of economics immediately into the economics of international trade, the history of capitalism and socialism and the basics of supply and demand analysis while incorporating real-world examples from the 2020 global pandemic, the trade policies of Presidents Trump and Biden and the lessons of Adam Smith, Karl Marx and others. The economics of climate change, marriage, income taxes and the welfare state are folded into the introductory chapters in a lively, controversial and eye-opening manner. 

From there, the reader is exposed to the long history of macroeconomics while being exposed to the Classical, Keynesian, Monetarist and Supply-side Schools of Thought. 

Professors who want a balanced approach to economics will be pleased while those who tend towards more Austrian perspectives will be thrilled.

An Applied Approach to Macroeconomics includes the following features:

  • Concept Checks – questions created to make the reader think critically about issues that are central to the study of economics.
  • Classroom Debates – current event topics that can be added to classroom discussions to enhance the reader’s analytical tools.
  • An Online Course Website with links to lectures, speeches, videos, audio essays, and more.

Preface 
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Dedication

CHAPTER ONE Introduction to Economics

CHAPTER TWO The Economics of International Trade

CHAPTER THREE The Economics of Capitalism

CHAPTER FOUR The Economics of Socialism

CHAPTER FIVE Economics as a Science

CHAPTER SIX The Market Equilibrium Process

CHAPTER SEVEN Changes in Supply and Demand

CHAPTER EIGHT Government Interference in the Market

CHAPTER NINE Health Care Economics

CHAPTER TEN GDP, Unemployment, and Inflation

CHAPTER ELEVEN Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Analysis

CHAPTER TWELVE Hayek, Keynes, and the Monetarists

CHAPTER THIRTEEN Supply-Side Economics

The United States Constitution

Index

Jack A Chambless

Jack A. Chambless is a professor of economics and professional speaker. He has taught since 1991 at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida where he served as the the Patricia Whalen Chair in Social Science in 1999 and 2004. In 1999 & 2015 he received the NISOD award for excellence in teaching. He has won Valencia's "Student Choice Award" for teaching excellence a record 7 times.

In addition to teaching Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics he has also taught honors courses in economics, two online courses (since 1999) and special topics courses entitled "Biological Economics" and "Oil, Economics and Terrorism."

He has contributed more than 125 articles to the Op-Ed pages of The Orlando Sentinel and has had his work published in The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The University of Miami Law Review, The Dallas Morning News, The Chicago Tribune, The Public Utilities Fortnightly, USA Today and many other domestic publications. His work has been cited in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, ESPN Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, Reason Magazine, The Foreign Press Review, The Atlanta Journal & Constitution, The Detroit News, The British Caledonian Press and many other foreign and domestic publications.

In addition to teaching, Professor Chambless speaks around the United States on the Economics of Liberty. He has lectured at The Foundation for Economic Education in New York, South Carolina and Florida; The Young America's Foundation Freedom Fest in Las Vegas; The Florida Libertarian Convention, The Florida Parent Educators Association convention and at Penn State University, Rollins College, Florida State University, UCF and Georgia State University. He has appeared on national television and radio broadcasts including CNBC's Inside Opinion, FoxNews Europe and Your World with Neal Cavuto (FoxNews), The Neal Boortz Show, the BBC, National Public Radio and The Jim Hightower Show. He is also currently serving as a policy advisor for The Heartland Institute - a think tank in Chicago, Illinois and is a Senior Fellow with the James Madison Institute in Tallahassee. He is also the recently retired head baseball coach at Legacy High School in Ocoee, Florida where he was named District 2A-11 Florida Coach of the Year in 2020.

He is the author of two economics textbooks - An Applied Approach to Microeconomics (7th ed) and An Applied Approach to Macroeconomics (7th ed), both published by Kendall Hunt.

Professor Chambless enjoys hiking, camping and canoeing in Colorado, the Northwestern United States, Minnesota, and Canada as well as photography and the production of custom-made hiking sticks in his spare time.

An exciting read.”
Dr. Walter E. Williams, Professor of Economics, George Mason University

A book that puts strong emphasis on real world applications of economic theory is a welcome addition. Professor Chambless’ common sense approach explains economics in a manner that relates to people with all levels of economics backgrounds.”
Dr. Paul White, Vice-President of Economic Research Services, Washington, D.C.

The writing is always lively. The real-world examples are fun and are well integrated into the presentation of economic principles. Quite a few are very recent, which adds a sense of relevance and credibility to the subject matter.”
Dr. Stephen F. Margolis, Professor, North Carolina State University

Mr. Chambless has created an extraordinarily readable book. After reading from the Chambless text students come to class with opinions, and applications of economic principles from their own life, which makes class discussion both more fruitful and enjoyable. Mr. Chambless is a master at writing for young adults. He speaks at their level of interest and comprehension and uses examples that are intriguing and relevant to them. There is nothing dismal about the way Mr. Chambless presents economics.”
Joseph Brignone, Adjunct Professor of Economics, Brigham Young University

Venturing far beyond standard textbook examples Professor Chambless’ text is laden with meticulous research and careful examination to provide students with one of the most intensive and comprehensive economics books available. The sound insight into the sphere of economic thought enriches the students ability to not only understand the material-at-hand but, most importantly, how to apply it to the world-at-large.”
Tara R. Garcia, Student, The University of South Florida

Professor Chambless has provided both his students and readers alike with an unparalleled opportunity to truly grasp foundational economic principles and develop the ability to apply these principles to the real world. Frederic Bastiat once said, “The great economist takes into account both the effect that can be seen and those effects that must be foreseen.” Professor Chambless has this foresight, and his economic prowess is represented by his writing with understandable ideas that are relevant and engaging. This book has influenced me to advocate personal responsibility, and it will continue to be a guideline throughout my educational career.”
Ryan Furey, Student, Harvard University

I, like countless other students, dreaded taking another mandatory class like Economics, but it turned out to be the best class I’ve ever had. Though typically a dull subject, Chambless’ transformed Economics into something interesting, applicable for everyday life, and relevant for everyone.
Lizz Walsh, Student, University of Central Florida

"Professor Chambless has managed to relieve economics of its boring reputation and enhance the subject humorously with engaging arguments, and insightfully with relevant real-world applications. Whether a first time or experienced economics student, the author allows for all levels to utilize both the foundations of economic thought and basis of personal responsibility, to become a more economicallyliterate human being. He has masterfully created an economics book that I, like many other students, enjoy reading cover to cover. This book has forwarded my professional and academic pursuits to advance concepts of economic liberty, free markets, and limited government."
Holly Jean Soto, Student, George Mason University Director and Editor of GMU Economics Society Blog

"I had the pleasure of studying under Professor Jack Chambless many years ago. His teaching style gripped me to better, and more fully, understand the inter-workings between how and why individuals, businesses and governments make decisions. I consider him one of the most inspirational and influential teachers I have ever had.
This book captures his teaching style in print format. So, whether you attend his classes or not, you’ll benefit from the way in which he tackles real world problems and solutions as well as the dynamics between the two. Far from being a dry, boring textbook, Jack brings to life the story of tradeoffs we all make on a day-to-day basis. The book is chock full of real-world examples interlaced with witty humor and intriguing insights. Cover-to-cover, you’ll have a hard time putting it down. As you read, be sure to pause on the Concept Checks and Classroom Debates, which will help deepen and galvanize your understanding.
Professor Jack Chambless helped change the course, trajectory and fulfillment of my career. He’s done the same for many others. When you read the book, I’m sure you’ll appreciate why."
John Allen, Chief Investment Officer, Aspiriant