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Economics, politics, and American public policy / James J. Gosling.

Title
Economics, politics, and American public policy / James J. Gosling.
Author
Gosling, James J.
Publication
Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, c2008.

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Description
xii, 251 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
Summary
"In language that is understandable to non-economists, this book introduces readers to the interrelationship of politics and economics in America today - how economics shapes policy decisions and how public policies impact the economy. Basic economic and policymaking concepts are discussed in an issue-relevant context, with concrete examples."--Jacket.
Subject
  • USA Government
  • USA / Regierung
  • 2001-2009
  • United States > Politics and government > 2001-2009
  • United States > Economic conditions > 2001-2009
  • United States > Economic policy > 2001-2009
  • United States > Economic conditions > 2001-2009
  • United States > Economic policy > 2001-2009
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-242) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
An introduction to America's political economy -- Measuring economic performance -- Monetary policy making -- Fiscal policy making -- Deficits and debt -- America in the global economy -- Government regulation and deregulation -- Government and social provisioning -- Distributing the benefits of economic growth : rising income inequality and the middle-class squeeze -- Glossary -- Notes -- Index -- About the author.
ISBN
  • 9780765617514 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 076561751X (pbk. : alk. paper)
LCCN
^^2007003969
OCLC
  • 82367761
  • SCSB-11507751
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library