economic aspects

Describes the media coverage of the events that have occurred in Iraq and the "War on Terrorism" since September 11, 2001 through 2003, and discusses the involvement of the Bush administration and its supporters.

Argues that many problems African-Americans face are a result of policies, regulations, and restrictions enacted by federal, state, and local governments, and are not caused by free markets and the profit motives many people blame.

Provides an overview of the global economy, discussing who controls it, recessions, and microlending.

Explains how three successful businessmen took over the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, and, using the same strategies that helped them rise to the top of the financial industry, managed to turn the team around and build a winning franchise.

Examines the role of economics in preserving or destroying the environment and conflicts between companies and environmentalists.

Photographs and text reveal the trade of endangered species in Asia and the fight to save them from further exploitation.

Explores the history of population growth, its effects on the environment, and the measures being taken to preserve the natural world and protect human beings.

Examines the economic impact of new stadiums and sports franchises on local economies, focusing on the economic benefits and costs, the source of the teams' bargaining power, the relationship between sports and local employment, and other related topics.

An investigation of the global food network, exploring the reasons why obesity and world hunger are both at historical highs, looking at how individual tastes and preferences are manipulated, and discussing the links between the food system and farming communities, corporations, governments, consumers, activists, and movements.