1st Edition
American Economic Policy from the Revolution to the New Deal
By William Letwin
Copyright 1961
436 Pages
by
Routledge
436 Pages
by
Routledge
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The documents in this volume reflect the great debates that have shaped this country's economic life. Covering a wide variety of problems, they show how each was treated at a moment when it was politically urgent. Since they were efforts at persuasion, usually addressed to a wide audience, they are coherent and self-contained and avoid technical jargon. They therefore present clear and vivid... Read more
INTRODUCTION, PART I: 1789-1862, A. TARIFFS, B. INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS, C. CORPORATION LAW, D. CENTRAL BANKING, PART II: 1862-1912, E. REGULATION OF RAILROADS, F. ANTITRUST POLICY, G. MONETARY POLICY, H. CONSERVATION, I. INCOME TAXATION, PART III: 1912-1935, J. IMMIGRATION POLICY, K. AGRICULTUR.Ai. PRICE SUPPORTS, L. THE NATIONAL RECOVERY ADMINISTRATION, M. REGULATION OF THE FINANCIAL MARKET
Biography
William Letwin
