Economic Freedom and the American Dream

by J. Shaanan

Overview

Shaanan challenges the conventional view that unrestricted economic freedom enhances our economic and political well being. He demonstrates that unrestricted economic freedom provides benefits but also inflicts a heavy toll on democracy, free markets and, paradoxically, economic freedom itself.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349380671
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	02/10/2010
Edition description:	1st ed. 2010
Pages:	247
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

JOSEPH SHAANAN is Professor of Economics at Bryant University, USA.

Table of Contents

Introduction AMERICA We the People Ideology and Myths The Economy The Secondary Economy CORPORATIONS The Rise of Corporations Large Corporations The Corporation and the State The Media MARKETS Competition Competition Policy INDIVIDUALS Fortunes and Fairness Culture and Materialism The American Character AMERICA REVISITED America's Economic Success Final Thoughts