economic policy

Explores the causes of the economic crisis in the United States in the first decade of the twenty-first century, looks at how the recession has affected U.S. citizens, and discusses the government response.

An exploration of the financial crisis in the United States during the early twenty-first century that discusses what caused it and its implications.

Examines the history of economic problems in Mexico, looks at some of country's resources, and discusses attempts to boost the Mexican economy.

"Worldmark Global Business And Economy Issues covers current business and economic issues that have an impact globally. Intended to meet the needs of global studies courses as well as International Baccalaureate and AP courses in Economics and Business & Management, this set is designed to give students and researchers a resource that helps contextualize and analyze the central issues surrounding international business and economics. Arranged alphabetically by topic (V1: Business & Management; V2: Economy), the set illustrates the breadth of each issue globally. Entries have standard subheads that allow for a 360 degree view of the topic being covered. Entries include primary source documents providing a deeper insight into the topic and sidebars that offer ancillary information to the entry. Front and backmatter include a timeline of events, glossary of key terms, general bibliography, annotated list of organizations, and general index"--From the publisher's web site.

Chronicles how American politics were transformed beginning in the late 1970s when big business and conservatives achieved deregulation which cut taxes for the wealthy and defeated labor unions resulting in a widening gap between the wealthiest and the middle class. Includes chapter notes and an index.

Examines the concept of personal responsibility through the lens of political theory and moral philosophy. Explores how the current conception of individual culpability has shifted from the historic definition and why this shift is counter-productive.

"This book analyzes the 2008 crash from the perspective of evolution, or "punctuated equilibrium." The author pinpoints historical events that gave rise to unrealistic theories and ideologies, showing how they, in turn, gave rise to policies that led to collapse. He explains how Darwin's now discredited theory of "uniformitarianism" (evolution as a continuous, smooth process) led economists to ignore how evolution actually influences economies and economic behavior, and he shows what we can do so it doesn't happen again."--Jacket.

"Reporting from places where things were and sometimes still are 'Made in the USA' - Albany, New York, Boston, Detroit, Fort Wayne, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. - longtime New York Times economics correspondent Louis Uchitelle argues that the government has a crucial role to play in making domestic manufacturing possible. Combining ... reportage with ... economic and political argument, ... [Uchitelle] tells the ... story of manufacturing's still-vital role in the United States and how it might expand"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the impact of economic inequality including the psychological, societal, and even physical consequences on both the poor and wealthy members of society.

Argues that simplistic ideas about economics have distorted debates in American politics about labor law, international trade, and financial regulation, and have influenced policy-making to the detriment of sensible policy.