This bookexamines the events, policies, and personalities that have shaped our economy for a half century.

This book is a valuable asset for anyone seeking to make sense of economic news or, more importantly, to place it in a broader context.

This bookexamines the events, policies, and personalities that have shaped our economy for a half century.

This book is a valuable asset for anyone seeking to make sense of economic news or, more importantly, to place it in a broader context.

As originally conceived, the President's Council of Economic Advisers would have a unique relation with the president, using Keynesian analysis to advise him on maintaining full employment. After fifty years, the Council has evolved into being a useful cog in a large decision-making apparatus,...