economic policy

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

This book describes the Group of 20, a forum of key industrialized and developing nations, discussing their mandate and priorities in economics and their accomplishments.

This book gets past the overheated rhetoric and political posturing to explain clearly how and why governments borrow money, how and why they engage in deficit spending, and the short- and long-term effects such practices have on the economy.

Explores the controversial influence of America's current trade policies, condemning corporate profiteers, the gouging practices of drug and oil companies, Wal-Mart's stranglehold on the market, and the problems confronting American workers.

Examines causes for the economic downturn in the early twenty-first century, contends economic policy benefits corporations and financial interests at the expense of the working class, and offers tips on how to prevent another crisis.

Explores how the student-led demonstrations at Tianamen Square in the spring of 1989 have changed the government and social policies of China.

Discusses the new economics of abundance, laying bare the hazards of individual and societal complacency about economic inequality.