economic policy

Contains twenty-seven essays in which the authors debate issues related to Africa, including the problems faced in the country, the spread of AIDS, the preservation of wild lands, and relief policies and initiatives.

Examines the United States economy from the twenty-first century back to the 1900s, and discusses important people, moments, and inventions from each decade.

A collection of essays that examine how the Great Depression affected the social, political, and economic atmosphere of the United States.

Presents opposing points of view placed back to back to create a running debate concerning the government's economic policies.

Explores the topics relating to the minimum wage, the lowest hourly, daily or monthly remuneration that employers may legally pay to workers, by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise this issue.

Collects a series of lectures the chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve gave in 2012 about the Federal Reserve and the 2008 financial crisis.

An expert on global economic trends demonstrates how China continues to increase its economic reach and examines the country's growing political, economic, and social power and the threat it poses to the West.

Charges that President Barack Obama missed his chance to make real financial reforms when he took office, instead deferring to bankers and Republicans, and discusses possible future actions that may lead to sweeping reforms.

Explores the issue of government spending and the issues that various levels of government face with the combination of political, moral, and economic dilemmas when making any decision that involves the use of taxpayers' money. In a pro/con format. Viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications.