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Pivotal Decade: How The United States Traded Factories For Finance In The Seventies
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In This Fascinating New History, Judith Stein Argues That In Order To Understand Our Current Economic Crisis We Need To Look Back To The 1970S And The End Of The Age Of The Factorythe Era Of Postwar Liberalism, Created By The New Deal, Whose Practices, High Wages, And Regulated Capital Produced Both Robust Economic Growth And Greater Income Equality. When High Oil Prices And Economic Competition From Japan And Germany Battered The American Economy, New Policiesboth International And Domesticbecame Necessary. But War Was Waged Against Inflation, Rather Than Against Unemployment, And The Government Promoted A Balanced Budget Instead Of Growth. This, Says Stein, Marked The Beginning Of The Age Of Finance And Subsequent Deregulation, Free Trade, Low Taxation, And Weak Unions That Has Fostered Inequality And Now The Worst Recession In Sixty Years.Drawing On Extensive Archival Research And Covering The Economic, Intellectual, Political, And Labor History Of The Decade, Stein Provides A Wealth Of Information On The 1970S. She Also Shows That To Restore Prosperity Today, America Needs A New Model: More Factories And Fewer Financial Houses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Pivotal Decade'? A: The main theme of 'Pivotal Decade' is the transition of the United States from an industrial economy to a finance-driven economy during the 1970s, highlighting how this shift contributed to today's economic challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Pivotal Decade'? A: The author of 'Pivotal Decade' is Judith Stein, a historian known for her work on American economic history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Pivotal Decade' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Pivotal Decade'? A: 'Pivotal Decade' has a total of 367 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What year was 'Pivotal Decade' published? A: 'Pivotal Decade' was published on September 13, 2011.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features of 'Pivotal Decade' include extensive archival research and a comprehensive examination of economic, political, and labor history of the 1970s.
- Q: Is 'Pivotal Decade' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Pivotal Decade' is suitable for academic study due to its thorough research and critical analysis of economic conditions in the 1970s.
- Q: What does Judith Stein propose for restoring American prosperity? A: Judith Stein proposes that to restore American prosperity, the country needs to focus on increasing manufacturing jobs and reducing reliance on financial institutions.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: 'Pivotal Decade' is noted as an illustrated edition, which may enhance the reader's understanding of the content.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Pivotal Decade' is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a high-quality product.