economic policy

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.

Offers a critical analysis of Japan's political and industrial system, discussing how they have been influenced by world events, cultural shifts, and social developments.

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.

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.

Argues that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal programs deepened the Great Depression, slowed economic growth, and hurt America's future by expanding the federal government, raising taxes, developing Social Security, and making new labor laws.

Eyewitness accounts help describe the political, social, economic, and cultural atmosphere of Cuba under the rule of Fidel Castro.

Journalist John Stossel shares his opinions on the United States government, addressing the role the government plays in solving our problems and rethinking our lives as independent individuals, and discussing big business, tax breaks, jobs, free trade, gun control, and more.