The U.S. Economy in Bloomington, MN

This volume explores the issues confronting the U.S. economy, including crises in the housing market and bank solvency, and a precarious world economy. Essays look at the severity of the problem, how the government's anti-recession policies are working, and whether the economic free fall is slowing down. Also discusses the potential threat to Americans posed by the growing deficit, and ideas for stabilizing the economy in the future.