Second Thoughts: Myths and Morals of U.S. Economic History
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Book Overview
This book examines the past as a way of preparing for the future. McCloskey has brought together leading economic historians who show that commonly accepted perceptions of our economic past can be wrong and, therefore, misleading. The contributors (including Robert Higgs, Julian and Rita Simon, Elyce Rotella, Terry Anderson, Barry Eichengreen, Price Fishback, Susan Phillips and J. Richard Zecher) address a wide range of issues: Teapot Dome scandal, banking regulation, "new" immigration problems, A T & T and deregulation, Third World development policies, the role of "big" government, technological innovation, and property rights. Each essay explores the role of government policy in the outcome of events. Written in nontechnical prose, this book is an essential reference for those interested in our economic past.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0195066332
ISBN13:9780195066333
Release Date:March 1993
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:224 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"
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Superb Collection of Eloquent Essays
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This collection of short essays packs astonishing punch per page. Nearly every paragraph bursts with revealing insights and germane facts. This book is one of the quickest routes by which the open-minded, but uninformed, person can become well-informed about the state of the world.
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