Measuring America : how economic growth came to define American greatness in the late twentieth century / Andrew L. Yarrow.

Author/creator Yarrow, Andrew L.
Format Book
Publication InfoAmherst : University of Massachusetts Press, ©2010.
Descriptionx, 240 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents The economics profession and the changing discourse -- Economists come to Washington -- Business's new paradigm, "people's capitalism" -- The big postwar story -- Defining the new America for the world -- Beyond civics and the 3 R's -- A flawed measure: critics and realities -- Measuring America in the twenty-first century.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010018921
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