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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
ch. 1. The U.S. economy : historical overview -- ch. 2. Economic indicators and public perceptions -- ch. 3. The American consumer -- ch. 4. Personal debt -- ch. 5. The American worker -- ch. 6. U.S. businesses -- ch. 7. Saving and investing -- ch. 8. Wealth in the United States -- ch. 9. The role of the government -- ch. 10. International trade and the United States' place in the global economy.
Summary
Describes the vast size and scope of the American economy, explains how it functions, and examines some of the challenges it faces, such as inflation, government regulation, off-shoring, and corporate scandals.