The set text for Intermediate Macroeconomics at University of York.
As a combined arts student, I often struggle with economics. But the pace of this book is very challenging but at the same time comfortable.
Emphasis is placed on fiscal and monetary policy decisions and their implications. Perhaps the best feature of this book from the perspective of a weak mathematician, is that all proofs and derived equations are fully explained. Blanchard achieves this better than many other authors as he manages to maintain a good pace in his explanation and gives comprehensive explanation without patronising the reader.
After taking this course and using this book I now have both a technical and intuitive understanding of macroeconomics.
The only minor problem is it is written with respect to the US economy i.e. all examples in $.
Overall recommended