The American economy, 1860-1940
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The American economy, 1860-1940
（Routledge library editions, . Economic history ; 124 . North America）
Routledge, 2006, c1951
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Originally published: London : George Allen & Unwin , 1951
Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-205) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
First Published in 2005. This study looks at the economic history of the United States, taking in such areas as the developing population of America, the impact of the railroads and expansion of industry and Government from 1760 to 1940. It charts the progress, decline and stabilisation of the farming and agriculture industry; looks at banking and international trade tariffs and the onto the Depression and new 'American Way of Life'.
Table of Contents
- Foreword 1. The Peopling of America 2. 1790 to 1860 3. Peopling and Selling the West 4. The Railroads 5. The Development of Industry 6. Trusts and Government 7. Agriculture
- its Progress, Decline and Stabilisation 8. Banking Investment and Speculation 9. International Trade and Tariff Policy 10. Life and Labour 11. Depression and New Deal 12. The American Way of Life: Ideal and Reality Appendices Bibliography Index
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