economic policy

"A twisted tale of unintended consequences unfolds! History abounds with examples of government officials making decisions, well-intentioned or otherwise, that harm others. Unfortunately, these unintended consequences are never anticipated, and rarely considered once they occur. As theTuttle twins find in their latest adventure, central planning can ruin people's lives. Nobel prize-winning economist F.A. Hayek's famous book The Road to Serfdom comes to life in this enlightening edition, showing that when people get what they wish for they often get much more than they bargained. Read along as Ethan and Emily investigate a new road built to take travelers to a beach named Surfdom--and the disruption it brings to the entire community."--Page 4 of cover.

Examines history's most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those in recent memory.

"The Great Depression was a time of severe hardship, especially in the United States. With a quarter of the population out of work, families struggled to survive, obsessively saving money, food, and material to reuse or recycle. This 'Depression mentality' stuck with many people for the rest of their lives. Supplemented by historical photographs, annotated quotes, and a fact-filled timeline, the . . . text discusses the causes and lingering effects of the Great Depression. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter encourage readers to think critically about this period and how it has affected the world they live in today"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the emergence of supply-side economics in response to the economic conditions of the 1970s, examining myths about supply-side economics, and describing the positive outcomes of initiatives that focused on a combination of tax cuts and stable money which have been used to improve the American economy throughout the twentieth century.

Examines the history of civilization, with a focus on the ideas and actions that inspire freedom.

"Learn how to spot inequality in their communities and discover what exactly to do when they see it. Readers are provided with real-life examples of people who noticed inequality in their communities and decided to set things right. . . Teaches students that they have the power to stand up against bias and discrimination"--Amazon.

States that the American government and economy is slanted toward a select number of corporations, contributing to inequality, slow growth, and the exploitation of others rather than the creation of wealth. Describes true sources of wealth and ways to use the markets to work for all citizens, eliminating free market fundamentalism and instituting progressive capitalism.

An introduction to democracy that discusses the origins from the ancient Greeks and Romans through the twenty-first century, and explains how and why democracy thrives, the struggles of women and minorities to gain democratic rights, globalization and other threats, and more.

Chronicles Germany's radical reshaping under Nazi rule during the 1930s and 1940s, describing how every aspect of life was impacted by Nazi rule and the regime's preparations for war.