Inflation And The American Economy (1945)

By Seymour E. Harris

Book Overview

Inflation And The American Economy is a book written by Seymour Edwin Harris in 1945. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic phenomenon of inflation and its impact on the American economy. It covers a range of topics including the causes of inflation, its effects on different sectors of the economy, and the policies that can be implemented to control it.The book begins with an overview of the historical context of inflation in the United States, tracing its roots back to the Civil War era. It then delves into the various causes of inflation, including monetary factors such as the money supply and interest rates, as well as non-monetary factors such as supply and demand imbalances.The author also explores the effects of inflation on different sectors of the economy, including labor, agriculture, and industry. He discusses how inflation can lead to wage and price spirals, and how it can impact the purchasing power of consumers and the competitiveness of businesses.In addition, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the policy options available to combat inflation, including monetary policy, fiscal policy, and wage and price controls. The author evaluates the effectiveness of these policies and provides recommendations for their implementation.Overall, Inflation And The American Economy is a seminal work on the topic of inflation and its impact on the American economy. It provides a thorough analysis of the causes, effects, and policy options related to inflation, making it a valuable resource for economists, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding this complex economic phenomenon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162556978
• ISBN13: 9781162556970
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"