Econ 323 American Economic History

Volume 3 surveys the economic history of the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean during the twentieth century. Its chapters trace the century's major events, notably the Great Depression and the two world wars, as well as its long-term trends, such as changing technology, the rise of the corporate economy, and the development of labor law.

This work brings together for the first time the ideas, philosophies and interpretations of North America's leading African American economists, demonstrating that racial inequality has had an immense impact on African Americans' daily lives.

Online Access and in Print in Reference Room, Ref HB61.N49 2008 (8 vols.)
Authoritative subject encyclopedia of major terms and concepts.