why everything you've been told about the economy is wrong Conard, Edward creator text bibliography nyu New York Portfolio/Penguin 2012 monographic eng

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310 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Was our country's economic success before the Crash of '08 built on false pretenses? In an attempt to set the record straight, Conard presents a fascinating new case for how the economy really works, why the U.S. has outperformed other countries, what caused the financial crisis, and what improvements might better protect our economy. Introduction -- What went right -- A brief history of the u.s. economy -- The role of investment -- The role of the trade deficit -- The role of incentives -- What went wrong -- The role of banks, credit rating agencies, and regulators -- The role of short-term debt and government policy -- What comes next -- Preventing another bank run -- Reducing unemployment -- Redistributing income -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Index. Edward Conard. Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-299) and index. n-us--- Finance United States Finanzas Estados Unidos Condiciones económicas Estados Unidos United States Economic conditions United States Economic policy HC 103 C743u 2012 330.973 9781591845508 (hardcover) DLC 120223 20230410142419.0 spa