An introduction to capitalism /

Embedded in an historical account of the development of U.S. capitalism up to the present day, this book gives the reader a thorough description of the major aspects of the U.S. economy, as well as a theoretical understanding of the overall economy. A particular focus of this book is how free market...

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Main Author: Swanson, Paul, 1954-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Routledge, 2012
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Summary:Embedded in an historical account of the development of U.S. capitalism up to the present day, this book gives the reader a thorough description of the major aspects of the U.S. economy, as well as a theoretical understanding of the overall economy. A particular focus of this book is how free markets work in capitalism and the interrelationship between markets and the government. Of particular interest in the current economic situation is the question of what can the government do to get the economy going again. Underlying the standard economics text today is the fundamental be.
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:0415550920
9780415550925
9781283871808
1283871807
1136230750
9781136230752
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.