A Short History of American Industrial Policies

For nearly four centuries, Americans have debated the government's proper role in developing the economy. Some argue that the economy develops the best when government intervenes the least. Others counter that the economy best develops when government and business work together to that end. A Short History of American Industrial Policies analyzes the ideological, political, and industrial policy struggle from the colonial era to the 1990s. To give a complete understanding, both the chronology and process of America's industrial policymaking and policies are explored in depth throughout.

Autorentext

William Nester is the author of more than thirty books on international relations, military history, and the nature of power. He is a Professor in the Department of Government and Politics at St. John s University in New York, USA.

Inhalt
Introduction: The Industrial Policy Debate: Jefferson Versus Hamilton For Better or For Worse: the System For Better or For Worse: the Policies The Roots of Industrialization, 1607-1860 Industrialization Unbound, 1860-1932 Industrialization Bound, 1933-80 The Industrial Policy Debate: Reaganonomics versus Clintonomics, 1981-2000 The Industrial Policy Legacy Bibliography Index