An Economic History of the United States: Connecting the Present with the Past

ISBN-13: 9781137393951 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 462 str.

Mark V. Siegler

Opis

Taking a thematic approach, this new book provides both the economic foundations and historical background that students need to gain a strong understanding of the history of important economic issues in the USA.

Spis treści

1. Introduction to US Economic History 2. Standards of Living and American Economic Growth 3. The Columbian Exchange: The Old World, The New World, and European Settlement 4. Institutional Foundations 5. The Financial System and Capital Accumulation 6. Natural Capital 7. Population and Population Growth 8. Transportation and Communication 9. Agriculture 10. Manufacturing and Industrialization 11. Education 12. Labor and Labor Markets 13. The Distribution of Income and Wealth 14. Segregation and Discrimination 15. Immigration and Immigration Policies 16. The Growth of Government 17. Regulation and Antitrust Policies 18. Recessions, Depressions and Stabilization Policies 19. Negative Externalities and Common Resources 20. Social Spending and the Welfare State 21. Connecting the Present with the Past and Future Appendix: Chronology of Important Events.

O autorze

Mark V. Siegler is Professor of Economics at California State University, Sacramento, USA. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from UC Davis, where his dissertation received the Allan Nevins Prize in American Economic History from the Economic History Association. He has also taught at Williams College, Bates College, Harvard University, UC Berkeley, and UC Davis.

Blurb

An Economic History of the United States presents an engaging way of studying this fascinating field. Mark V. Siegler takes a thematic approach, and provides both the theoretical foundations and historical background needed to gain an in-depth understanding of the history of important economic issues in the U.S.

Every chapter examines a specific topic, and the chapters are linked to each other to provide an overall view. The chronological approach is represented with a useful timeline as an appendix to show where the specific topics fi t in the chronology. Chapter topics include: long-run causes of economic growth; economic history of income and wealth inequality; slavery, segregation, and discrimination; immigration and immigration policies; and an economic history of recessions and depressions.

 The book:

• integrates classic and recent scholarship
  
• emphasizes international and comparative elements that link current economic issues in the U.S. to the longer history
  
• applies the tools of economics throughout
  
• includes helpful features, such as ‘Economic History in Action’ boxes and end-of-chapter questions.
  

Written in a clear and accessible style, An Economic History of the United States is the ideal textbook for students who seek a thorough understanding of the subject.