Government, Business, and the American Economy [Paperback]

Robert Langran (Author), Martin Schnitzer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0139491325 | ISBN-13: 978-0139491320 | Publication Date: August 24, 2000 | Edition: 1

This current and inclusive book discusses the role of government in American economy—covering such topics as antitrust laws, deregulation of communication, consumer protection, employment policy, and the roles of special interest groups. A look at international trading blocks, and America in a global economy, provides readers with an understanding of the far reaching effects of government on the U.S., and gives them a wealth of knowledge valuable in their everyday life as American citizens and consumers. Chapter topics include government regulation; the Supreme Court and the Sherman Act, Federal Trade Commission, and Clayton Acts; employment policies; environmental protection; deregulation of transportation, financial institutions, and communications; foreign trade; international trade; and the United States in a world economy. For individuals interested in learning more about the ways in which the government impacts the American economy—ranging from taxing to spending, and economic to social regulation.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I found this text extremely informative and thought provoking for my upper division Government and Business students and I would recommend the new edition highly. (Roger Handberg )

This is a brilliant distillation of the whole history of American political economy that begins with a concise examination of the changing role of government over the last two hundred years and more, followed by a tightly organized historical analysis of government regulation, antitrust policies, and the relation of politics and foreign trade. My students appreciated how so much useful material could be made so readily available. Much has changed since 2001, and a second edition is welcome. The text will continue to be a great resource of significant worth. (Bradley Kent Carter )

The authors present their material in an evenhanded yet lively way, and students are likely to appreciate their presentation. Recommended. (Choice ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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This current and inclusive book discusses the role of government in American economy—covering such topics as antitrust laws, deregulation of communication, consumer protection, employment policy, and the roles of special interest groups. A look at international trading blocks, and America in a global economy, provides readers with an understanding of the far reaching effects of government on the U.S., and gives them a wealth of knowledge valuable in their everyday life as American citizens and consumers. Chapter topics include government regulation; the Supreme Court and the Sherman Act, Federal Trade Commission, and Clayton Acts; employment policies; environmental protection; deregulation of transportation, financial institutions, and communications; foreign trade; international trade; and the United States in a world economy. For individuals interested in learning more about the ways in which the government impacts the American economy—ranging from taxing to spending, and economic to social regulation.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 342 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (August 24, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0139491325
• ISBN-13: 978-0139491320
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,990,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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