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MACRO

The Economic Models
That Shape Our World

An tour through the world of modern macroeconomics, explaining the models that shape the ways we understand and conduct monetary and fiscal policy, even if we don’t realize it.

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About Greg Kaplan

Alvin H. Baum Professor of Economics
University of Chicago, Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics

Co-founder and Chairman
e61 Institute

Lead Editor
Journal of Political Economy Macroeconomics

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Macro: The Economic Models That Shape Our World is a window into the frontier of modern macroeconomics. It demystifies how our everyday behavior connects to the biggest questions in fiscal and monetary policy.

The book traces the evolution of economic thinking from Keynes to today, guiding readers through the models used to explain our economy, uncovering their flaws, and revealing what cutting edge research tells us about managing the economy in good times and bad.
Anyone who wants to understand how our economy works. No background in economics needed!
Yes. He gives keynotes, guest lectures, panels and corporate events, on topics related to macroeconomics, fiscal policy, monetary policy, household spending, wealth distribution and the economy . Reach out to check availability.
Reach out to Kevin Shaw at kevshaw [at] uchicago.edu.
Macro is published by W. W. Norton & Company and is on sale November 10, 2026. Orders are available through major booksellers via the links here: https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393541670