economic policy

"This . . . book examines ways to reduce the negative impact of economic and urban growth on people and the environment--one of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. From reducing energy use to helping communities become safe and inclusive for all people, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change. Profiles of youth-led movements and other collaborative efforts to support responsible growth will empower readers to get involved in the movement to create a sustainable world"--Provided by publisher.

Contains articles in which over thirty top economists offer their insights and opinions on some of the most urgent economic issues facing the U.S. and the world in the twenty-first century, including global warming, the international economy, the Iraq War, fiscal policy, social security, tax reform, social policy, the death penalty, and real estate.

Explains what an economy is and how it works, discussing different types of economies at work in various countries around the world, looking at what money is used around the world, and including case studies, photographs, charts, diagrams, and quiz questions.

A portrait of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's five closest advisors, who shaped his policy in the first one hundred days of his presidency.

Contains over five hundred alphabetically arranged entries that explore significant ideas, initiatives, people, and events in the four-hundred-year history of the U.S. economy, and includes thirty-one analytical essays on economic issues and trends, a selection of related primary source documents, and explanatory charts.

Collects thirteen critical essays that offer varying opinions about whether or not tax breaks help the economy.

Explores the causes of the economic crisis in the United States in the first decade of the twenty-first century, looks at how the recession has affected U.S. citizens, and discusses the government response.

An exploration of the financial crisis in the United States during the early twenty-first century that discusses what caused it and its implications.

Examines the history of economic problems in Mexico, looks at some of country's resources, and discusses attempts to boost the Mexican economy.

"Worldmark Global Business And Economy Issues covers current business and economic issues that have an impact globally. Intended to meet the needs of global studies courses as well as International Baccalaureate and AP courses in Economics and Business & Management, this set is designed to give students and researchers a resource that helps contextualize and analyze the central issues surrounding international business and economics. Arranged alphabetically by topic (V1: Business & Management; V2: Economy), the set illustrates the breadth of each issue globally. Entries have standard subheads that allow for a 360 degree view of the topic being covered. Entries include primary source documents providing a deeper insight into the topic and sidebars that offer ancillary information to the entry. Front and backmatter include a timeline of events, glossary of key terms, general bibliography, annotated list of organizations, and general index"--From the publisher's web site.