American capitalism and the changing role of government /

Challenging the conventional wisdom that we need less government, this volume maps out a road for the future, a road paved by a government actively engaged in effecting positive changes in all areas of social concern.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Shaffer, Harry G.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 1999.
Temas:
Since 1993
Capitalism > Moral and ethical aspects > United States.
Free enterprise > Moral and ethical aspects > United States.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Economic Policy.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Government & Business.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Development > Economic Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Development > Business Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Structural Adjustment.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Development > General.
Capitalism > Moral and ethical aspects
Economic policy
Free enterprise > Moral and ethical aspects
Social policy
Sozialpolitik
Wirtschaftspolitik
United States > Economic policy > 1993-2001.
United States > Social policy > 1993-
États-Unis > Politique économique > 1993-2001.
États-Unis > Politique sociale > 1993-
United States
USA
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Capitalism: What It Is and What It Isn't
  • Theory and Practice
  • 2. Correct Economic Policy? What's Good for the Goose Is Not Necessarily Good for the Gander
  • 3. Boom and Bust: The Capitalist Experience
  • 4. Distribution of Wealth and Income: Poverty Amidst Plenty
  • 5. Inflation versus Unemployment: Which Is Worse?
  • 6. Balancing the Budget: The Cure for Our Economic Ills?
  • 7. Our National Debt: Are We Going Broke?
  • 8. Social Security: Will It Be Here for Our Children?
  • 9. Welfare: Which Way Now?
  • 10. Health Care: A Social Responsibility or a Profitable Business?
  • 11. Education: We Can't Do Without It
  • 12. The Environment: More Economic Growth or a More Livable Planet? A Delicate Balance
  • 13. Taxation: The Price We Pay for Living in a Civilized Society
  • 14. Conclusion: Are You Any Wiser Now That You've Read This Book?

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