Introductory Macroeconomics

Build a connected understanding of macroeconomics—from GDP and inflation to fiscal policy, monetary policy, economic growth, banking, unemployment, and the open economy. Introductory Macroeconomics Tutor is designed around active learning rather than passive reading. The course combines concise lessons, visual explanations, interactive labs, targeted practice, misconception coaching, and cumulative review to help you understand how macroeconomic ideas fit together. Start with Topic 1 for free, then unlock the complete course with a single Full Access purchase. Learn the full introductory macroeconomics course Study 14 major topic areas, including: • The Macroeconomy and Economic Fluctuations • GDP and National Income • Inflation and the Price Level • Unemployment and Labor Markets • Economic Growth and Productivity • Saving, Investment, and the Financial System • Money, Banking, and Money Creation • Aggregate Demand • Aggregate Supply and Macroeconomic Equilibrium • Fiscal Policy and the Multiplier • Money, Interest Rates, and Monetary Policy • Inflation, Unemployment, and the Phillips Curve • Open-Economy Macroeconomics • Business Cycles and Stabilization Policy Learn → Practice → Master Each topic is organized around a clear progression: Learn Build the ideas step by step with focused lessons and visual explanations. Practice Apply concepts to graphs, models, calculations, policy questions, and real macroeconomic relationships. Master Strengthen long-term understanding through more demanding questions and cumulative review. Interactive macroeconomic models Explore 18 interactive labs covering topics such as: • Circular flow • Business cycles • GDP accounting • Real versus nominal GDP • CPI and inflation • Unemployment measurement • Economic growth and compounding • Loanable funds • Bank money creation • Money markets • Aggregate demand • Aggregate supply • AD–AS shocks • Fiscal multipliers • Monetary policy • The Phillips Curve • Foreign exchange • Integrated stabilization policy Change variables, make predictions, observe results, and explain what happens. Visual, model-based practice Questions are paired with scientific visuals designed to support the specific concept being tested, including: • GDP components • Inflation and purchasing power • Unemployment categories • Productivity and growth • Saving and investment identities • Money creation and the money multiplier • Aggregate demand components • SRAS and LRAS • Fiscal and monetary transmission • Phillips Curve shifts • Exchange rates and open-economy effects Cumulative review and exam preparation The app includes: • Integration Challenges • Graph Reasoning • Misconception Clinic • A 60-question cumulative exam simulation The goal is not simply to memorize definitions, but to recognize models, interpret graphs, connect concepts, and reason through policy effects. Designed for serious study • 84 lessons • 560 core questions • 56 model-selection questions • 126 cumulative questions • 18 interactive labs • 60-question exam simulation • Retry-until-correct learning • Progress tracking and resume support • iPhone and iPad layouts • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support • In-app accessibility controls for text size, motion, and contrast Topic 1 is free. Full Access unlocks Topics 2–14, the remaining labs and reference materials, cumulative review, and the complete exam experience.