The New Illustrated Guide to the American Economy
The New Illustrated Guide to the American Economy

Author: Herbert Stein

Publisher: American Enterprise Institute Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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Includes graphs on output (comparison with other countries, growth), consumption expenditures (personal, health, food, and beverages), sector share of output (business, government, service, and agriculture), distribtuion of income (gross and net product, compensation, fringe benefits, interest, debt, corporate and stockholder profits), productivity trends, labor force and employment, personal income, poverty, structures and fluctuations of the economy, wealth and debt, government expenditures and taxes, quality of life (environmental issues, welfare).

An Illustrated Guide to the American Economy
An Illustrated Guide to the American Economy

Author: Herbert Stein

Publisher: American Enterprise Institute Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780844738017

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Too often we lack the basic facts we need to understand and judge what we learn about the U.S. economy. The New Illustrated Guide to the American Economy is a valuable asset for anyone seeking to make sense of economic news or -- more important -- to place it in a broader context. The book consists of straightforward, objective statements about the United States, each one explained in a page of text and a page of bold, four-color charts. At the same time it deals with the uncertainties of the data and the interpretations based on them. Listening to TV or reading newspapers raises a long list of questions whose answers would be relevant to the national discussion but are commonly unknown, ignored, or misunderstood, such as - How rich is the American economy compared with other times and other countries? - What is the extent of poverty in America? - What has happened to productivity and real earnings? - What is happening to the relative earnings of women or blacks compared with white males? - How heavy are American tax burdens today compared with earlier times and other countries? - What caused the large increase of the U.S. trade deficit? This thoroughly revised second edition brings the information up to date and expands the treatment of many subjects, including - the economics of health - problems in measuring changes in the quality of life - government capital and infrastructure, natural resources, and research and development - small business, multinational corporations, and trade unions - the distribution of income and its change

Atlas of the American Economy
Atlas of the American Economy

Author: Rolf Anderson

Publisher: CQ-Roll Call Group Books

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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Through the use of maps, the author presents a frameword of the American economy, economic trends, and specific industries that impact the lives of Americans.

Field Guide to the U.S. Economy (Large Print 16pt)
Field Guide to the U.S. Economy (Large Print 16pt)

Author: Nancy Folbre

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2011-04

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 1459617819

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Extensively revised and expanded with the most up-to-the-minute data, this new edition of the Field Guide to the U.S. Economy brings key economic issues to life, reflecting the collective wit and wisdom of the many progressive economists affiliated with the Center for Popular Economics. User-friendly and accessible, the book covers a wide range of subjects, including workers, women, people of color, government spending, welfare, education, health, the environment, macroeconomics, and the global economy, as well as brand-new material on the war in Iraq, the Department of Homeland Security, the prison-industrial complex, foreign aid, the environment, and pharmaceutical companies. This new edition includes cartoons on every page, along with a glossary and analytical tool kit to help readers along the way.

Women's Figures
Women's Figures

Author: Diana Furchtgott-Roth

Publisher: AEI Press

Published: 2012-06-16

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 0844772437

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The myth that women make 78 cents on a man’s dollar is a standard refrain in popular media and serves as a rationale for affirmative action for women. Unstated is that for women and men with the same job and work experience, the wage gap practically disappears. In Women’s Figures, Manhattan Senior Fellow Diana Furchtgott-Roth shatters the myth of the wage gap. Women are continuing to gain ground relative to men, and in some cases, they have even reversed the gender gap. Rather than helping women, preferential policies undermine America’s idea of meritocracy, and call into question the value of women’s hard-earned achievements.

Building the New American Economy
Building the New American Economy

Author: Jeffrey D. Sachs

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2017-02-07

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 0231545282

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The influential economist offers a persuasive strategy for a more just and sustainable economy—with a forward by Bernie Sanders. The New York Times has said that Jeffrey D. Sachs is “probably the most important economist in the world.” Now, in a book that combines impassioned manifesto with a plan of action, Sachs charts a path to move America toward sustainable development. Sustainable development is a holistic approach to public policy that unifies economic, social, and environmental objectives. By focusing too much on short-term economic growth, the United States has neglected rising inequality and dire environmental threats—all while putting our long-term economic growth at risk. Sachs explores issues that have captivated national discourse, including infrastructure, trade deals, energy policy, the proper size and role of government, the national debt, and income inequality. In accessible language, he illuminates the forces at work in each case and presents specific policy solutions. His argument rises above the stagnation of partisanship to envision a brighter way forward both individually and collectively. “Sachs demonstrates expertise on vastly different policy fields and makes a convincing case that abdicating the toxic intersection of militarism and exceptionalism is key to building a brighter future.”—Global Policy Journal

What I Think
What I Think

Author: Herbert Stein

Publisher: American Enterprise Institute

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9780844740980

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This witty, accessible volume offers personal observations and discourses about the state of the economy, the budget and taxes, history, and politics.

What's the Economy For, Anyway?
What's the Economy For, Anyway?

Author: John de Graaf

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2011-11-15

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 1608195147

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In this funny, readable, and thought-provoking book based on the popular film of the same name, activists John de Graaf (coauthor of the bestselling Affluenza) and David Batker tackle thirteen economic issues, challenging the reader to consider the point of our economy. Emphasizing powerful American ideals, including teamwork, pragmatism, and equality, de Graaf and Batker set forth a simple goal for any economic system: The greatest good for the greatest number over the longest run. Drawing from history and current enterprises, we see how the good life is achieved when people and markets work together with an active government to create a more perfect economy-one that works for everyone. Beginning by shattering our fetish for GDP, What's the Economy For, Anyway? offers a fresh perspective on quality of life, health, security, work-life balance, leisure, social justice, and perhaps most important, sustainability. This sparkling, message-driven book is exactly what those lost in the doldrums of partisan sniping and a sluggish economy need: a guide to what really matters, and a map to using America's resources to make the world a better place.

The American Health Economy Illustrated
The American Health Economy Illustrated

Author: Christopher J. Conover

Publisher: AEI Press

Published: 2012-02-16

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0844772038

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With 150 original color charts and graphs, The Illustrated Guide to the American Health Care Economy is an attractive, user-friendly, one-of-a-kind resource on the economics of health care in the United States. Covering topics such as 'How Is Each Health Care Dollar Spent?' and 'Who Pays for Health Services?,' this comprehensive, accessible guide will be of interest to everyone concerned about the future of health care in America.