Taking sides. / selected, edited, and with introductions by Thomas R. Swartz and Frank J. Bonello.
| Other author | Swartz, Thomas R. |
| Other author | Bonello, Frank J. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 11th ed. |
| Publication Info | Guilford, Conn. : McGraw-Hill/Dushkin, ©2004. |
| Description | xv, 407 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Clashing views on controversial economic issues |
| Series | Taking sides series Taking sides. ^A999046 |
| Contents | pt. 1. Microeconomic issues -- Are profits the only business of business? -- Should cities subsidize sports and sports venues? -- Is there discrimination in U.S. labor markets? -- Should California's electric utility industry be deregulated? -- Should markets be allowed to solve the shortage in body parts? -- Is it time to reform medical malpractice litigation? -- pt. 2. Macroeconomic issues -- Should Social Security be privatized? -- Does the consumer price index overstate inflation and changes in the cost of living? --Should the double taxation of corporate dividends be eliminated? -- Should a program of universal service be created? -- Is it time to abolish the minimum wage? -- Are declining caseloads a sign of successful welfare reform? -- pt. 3. The world around us -- Are protectionist policies bad for America? -- Should we sweat about sweatshops? -- Are the costs of global warming too high to ignore? -- Should pollution be put to the market test? -- Has the North American Free Trade Agreement hurt the American economy? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 0072845139 |
| ISBN | 9780072845136 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HC106.7 .T34 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |