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Informationen zum Autor Edward Ashbee is Head of Social Studies at Denstone College, Staffordshire Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung An essential introduction to American economic history from 1929 to the present. -- . Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction1. Assessing the US economy2. The New Deal, the long boom, government and the economy3. Curtailing the role of government4. The "new economy" 5. The Bush years6. Foreign trade7. Inequality, mobility and the American dream8. Drawing Comparisons: The US and Europe 9. The Obama administration, recession and beyond
