economic policy

Provides an overview of India's development since the country achieved independence in 1947, discussing a wide range of economic, political, social, and trade topics.

Presents contrasting viewpoints about the best remedies for the economic crisis of the 1930's, the implementation of President Roosevelt's New Deal, and the historical impact of both the Depression and the New Deal.

Examines a number of controversial issues associated with the environment, and describes how past mistakes have effected the biosphere and the atmosphere that supports life.

Explains that the financial crisis and real estate bust of 2007-2008 was not just consumers overspending, but state and local governments also, and as a result the United States economy has begun to reform along regional lines where wealth, power, and opportunity have begun to flow away from the coasts and toward a central corridor in which states such as North Dakota, Indiana, and Texas have survived the housing crisis relatively unscathed and have the money to retrain workers and offer tax incentives to companies willing to relocate.

Looks at the history of consumer borrowing from 2000 B.C. to 2008 with emphasis on its affect on the United States.

Argues that government, big business, and the elite have damaged America's middle class by reducing demand for its skilled workforce thereby reducing its buying power and influence on the economy.

Chronicles Taiwan's history and the social and economic changes it underwent between the 1960s and 1990s, discussing land reform, the growth of manufacturing, the end of martial law, and political reforms by Lee Teng-hui.

Discusses the history, conflict, people, and changes through modern day China.

Collects twenty essays that provide varying perspectives on issues associated with the United States economy, debating the involvement of the government; the benefits of cheap goods, services, and labor; and what can help it.