Greenwood Government and the Economy: An Encyclopedia

In this non-biased, politically neutral compendium, the authors trace the evolution of the U.S. government's role in the economy, including the history, ideas, key players, and court rulings that influenced its involvement. Today's economic environment is in constant flux, as is the participation of governments in it. Local, state, national, and global governmental agencies have taken on new responsibilities―with both positive and negative economic consequences. This book looks at the changing role of American government in the economy, from determining the measurements of economic health, to being mindful of corporate sustainability, to legislating business practices and consumer affairs. This comprehensive collection of essays draws from the contributions of 25 economic scholars along with seasoned educators David A. Dieterle and Kathleen C. Simmons to examine economic systems and the factors that influence them. The work includes summaries of important Supreme Court cases that have impacted America's economic infrastructure, biographies of famous economists, and descriptions of the seven key economic systems―command (socialism), democratic socialism, fascism, market (capitalism), state capitalism, transitional, and welfare state. Utilizes helpful Topic Finders to help students study specialized entry categories Provides a summary of an individual's or topic's highlights through informative sidebars Includes almost 50 maps, graphs, and photos to visually supplement the content Features a glossary to explain and clarify unfamiliar terms Discusses the impact of pivotal Supreme Court cases on the U.S. economic system Review [A] handy resource, which will surely aid anyone doing research on US governmental-economic relationships. Recommended. All academic and general audiences; profesionals/practitioners.-- " Choice" Overall, I would recommend this book to educators at the high school level. Public libraries may also find the book a useful reference item.-- " Reference Reviews" The diversity of the articles, the useful references following each article, and the attractive price make this a reference that will find frequent use on the shelves of high-school, college, and government and social-science libraries.-- " Booklist" About the Author David A. Dieterle, PhD, is professor and lecturer of economics at Walsh College, Troy, MI, and the University of Michigan-Flint. Kathleen C. Simmons is adjunct instructor of political science at San Antonio College and St. Phillips College.