Government and the Economy

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 responsibilitieswith 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 systemscommand (socialism) democratic socialism fascism market (capitalism) state capitalism transitional and welfare state.