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.
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.
Provides young readers with a clear understanding of one of the most important, talked-about, and defining subjects of our era, how stimulus plans work.
Examines the events leading up to the 1929 Stock Market crash that resulted in the Great Depression; and explores the methods enacted by both President Hoover and later President Roosevelt to bring the country back.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy argues that America has departed from its fundamental ideals more than any other time in modern history and that this departure has lead to significant domestic and international turmoil.
Presents the beliefs and reflections of President Clinton concerning the country's future goals and direction by focusing on three main themes-opportunity, responsibility, and community.
An exploration of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal that discusses the arts, finance, labor, legislation, its influence on the Great Depression, and other related topics.
