EconAmerica Why the American Economy Is Alive and Well... and What That Means to Your Wallet

Name: EconAmerica Why the American Economy Is Alive and Well... and What That Means to Your Wallet
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ISBN: 9780470096987

ISBN-10: 0470096985

ISBN-13: 9780470096987

Edition: 2007

Authors: Jeff Thredgold

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In 'EconAmerica' author Jeff Thredgold presents his optimistic view of the U.S. economy, and why it will perform well in coming years. He also debunks common myths about the economy perpetuated by the media.

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/29/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 212
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



The Economy


U.S. Economic Growth


Goods and Services


The Misery Index


State of the States



Employment


U.S. Employment


A Minimum Wage


Outsourcing


Small Business in America



Government


Taxes


Government Spending


Budget Deficits


The Politics



Entitlement Programs


The Entitlement Issue


Social Security


Medicare and Medicaid



Inflation, Money, and Interest Rates


Inflation


The Federal Reserve


Other Central Banks


Interest Rates


Gold



The Consumer


Consumer Incomes


Consumer Spending...Consumer Debt


Housing



The Changing Workplace


Demographics


Education


Immigration



American Retirement


Bridging


Defined Benefit Plans and the PBGC


401(k) and Defined Contribution Plans



Guaranteed American Growth Industries


Healthcare


Financial Planning


Leisure and Entertainment



Savings and Investment


The Stock Market


Savings


Net Worth



Major Global Issues


Energy


Currencies


Trade



Major Global Players


The Pacific Rim


Europe and Russia


North America



The Intangibles


Competition


Emotions and Confidence


The Power of Incentives



The Future


The American Century...Again


Index