The economic crisis reader
Subtitle: readings in economics, politics, and social policy from Dollars & Sense
By: edited by Gerald Friedman [and others]
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Economic Affairs Bureau
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 405
ISBN-13: 9781878585844
Subjects: Economic history; Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009
Description: The mainstream pundits tell us that no one anticipated the massive economic shocks of the past few years. This collection debunks that myth and many other misdiagnoses of the current crisis. More than 60 well-researched, clearly written articles explain the causes, consequences, and possible solutions to the ongoing economic crisis. Chapters focus on the housing boom and bust, the financial meltdown, Fed policy, fiscal stimulus, the impact on workers, global dimensions, and more. From publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: General explanations; title: Warning signs; title: The housing bubble and bust; title: The financial meltdown and bailout; title: Monetary policy : the Fed and the money supply; title: Fiscal policy : stimulus and deficits; title: The jobs crisis; title: Industrial and employment policy; title: Labor activism; title: The international crisis.