What are the consequences of globalization and new protectionism? Why does the dollar depreciate when the Fed lowers interest rates? Which economic indicators influence the markets? The monetary and currency policy relationships also present many puzzles for professionals in the markets and in academia. The author presents the necessary macroeconomic knowledge in a well-structured manner. In addition to the macroeconomic framework and the fundamentals of monetary economics, the role of the state in a market economy, business cycles and growth, as well as the relationship between the economy and the environment are examined.