The Us Economy Today

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Us Economy Today
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Edward Ashbee
SeriesPolitics Today
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:264
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreEconomic systems and structures
ISBN/Barcode 9780719082351
ClassificationsDewey:330.9730932
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Tables, black & white|Line drawings, black & white

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 7 September 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The US Economy Today provides an invaluable introduction to American economic history since 1929. Its coverage includes the New Deal, the post-war boom, "stagflation" in the 1970s, "Reaganomics", the Clinton and Bush years, the 2008 - 2009 economic crisis and President Obama's first hundred days. In addition, this volume considers core contemporary economic policy debates and draws conclusions about the strengths and weaknesses of the US economic "model". It looks at the causes and consequences of inequality, the extent to which there is economic mobility, and the impact of globalization and foreign trade. This book will be essential reading for those studying or teaching American economics, economic history or politics and all those looking for a thorough and comprehensive introduction to this area. -- .

Author Biography

Edward Ashbee is an Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School -- .

Reviews

This is an excellently presented introduction to the last century of American economic policy and theory, the aim of which is to familiarise readers with its terminology and trends in order that they may better understand the current financial crisis. -- .