Economics, Politics, and American Public Policy (Paperback, 2nd edition)

This text introduces students to the interrelationship of politics and economics in American public policymaking: how economic concerns have been legislated into law since Franklin Roosevelt's time and how politics (e.g., Washington gridlock) affects the economy and the making of public policy. Students learn how to measure various indicators of economic performance, how the U.S. economy works (domestically and with international linkages), and how and why policymakers act to stabilise an economy in an economic downturn. Additionally, many social insurance programs (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid) are explained and the current fiscal issues concerning current/future costs are treated in some detail. The book concludes with a full chapter case study on the Obama administration's response to the Great Recession and its dealings with Congress; the implementation of the Affordable Care Act is also discussed.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	James Gosling • Marc Allen Eisner
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	264
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7656-3770-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy
LSN:	0-7656-3770-7
Barcode:	9780765637703

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