industrial policy

Explains corporate bailouts, discussing the factors in business that result in government intervention, and examining bailouts that have occurred during the economic recession of the early twenty-first century, as well as others throughout history.

"Reporting from places where things were and sometimes still are 'Made in the USA' - Albany, New York, Boston, Detroit, Fort Wayne, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. - longtime New York Times economics correspondent Louis Uchitelle argues that the government has a crucial role to play in making domestic manufacturing possible. Combining ... reportage with ... economic and political argument, ... [Uchitelle] tells the ... story of manufacturing's still-vital role in the United States and how it might expand"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the history and functions of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

A collection of twenty-six essays that provides varying perspectives on topics related to deregulation, discussing if it caused the financial crisis, if greater regulation is needed, if certain industries should be deregulated, and its influence on the global economy.

Examines the history of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the part of the government responsible for encouraging foreign and domestic commerce and supporting American business, looks at the accomplishments of some of the people who have served as Secretary of Commerce, explains how the department works, and discusses its role in the twenty-first century.

Argues that Americans are losing control over their lives to a handful of global conglomerates, and calls for changes in the country's corporate system designed to keep businesses healthy while making them accountable to the people.

Explains corporate bailouts, discussing the factors in business that result in government intervention, and examining bailouts that have occurred during the economic recession of the early twenty-first century, as well as others throughout history.