A riveting look at the financial cycles in American economic history from colonial times to the present day, with an eye on the similarities and differences between past and present conditions as analyzed by leading economic historians. ac Offers excerpts from more than 65 primary documents that illustrate the nature of the economic events covered; each document is preceded by a brief introduction, putting the document into context for readers ac Includes contributions from diverse experts ranging from veteran economists to young scholars ac Offers an extensive bibliography of relevant books, articles, primary sources, websites, and videos to prompt further research into the topic ac Reveals the causes and after-effects of recessions in the social, economic, and political trajectory of the United StatesEach of the 14 sections comprises a long essay of approximately 7, 000 words on the economic downturn itself as well as 8a10 short entries of about 1, 000 words each on particular topics or individuals relating to that downturn. These essaysanbsp;...
Title | : | Encyclopedia of American Recessions and Depressions |
Author | : | Daniel Leab |
Publisher | : | ABC-CLIO - 2014-01-15 |
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