| Description |
xvi, 285 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-285). |
| Contents |
A rich country -- Uses of the national output -- Who produces the national output? -- Distribution of the national income -- Productivity -- Labor force and employment -- Personal incomes -- Distribution of income -- Poverty -- The structure of the economy -- Wealth and debt -- Economic fluctuations -- Government expenditures, taxes, and deficits -- Health -- Price indexes and the quality of life -- The United States in the world economy -- A note on the gross domestic product in constant prices. |
| Summary |
"The Illustrated Guide is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to make sense of economic news. The Guide consists of more than 100 brief, objective statements about the economic life of the United States. Each statement is explained briefly in one page and illustrated with boldly colored, easy-to-read charts."--Jacket. |
| Subject |
United States -- Economic conditions -- 1981-2001.
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Economic history. (OCoLC)fst00901974
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Economische situatie.
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United States -- Economic conditions -- 1981-
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| Chronological Term |
1981-2001
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| Added Author |
Stein, Herbert, 1916-1999.
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Foss, Murray F.
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American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research.
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| Added Title |
American economy |
| ISBN |
0844741043 (pa. ; alk. paper) |
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9780844741048 (pa. ; alk. paper) |
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0844741035 (cl. ; alk. paper) |
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9780844741031 (cl. ; alk. paper) |
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