Texas-Broke

By William T. Sieber

Book Overview

Texas-Broke is a book written by William T. Sieber that delves into the financial crisis faced by the state of Texas during the 1980s. Sieber, an economist and professor at the University of Texas, provides a detailed analysis of the factors that led to the state's economic downfall, including the collapse of the oil industry, overspending by the government, and a lack of diversification in the state's economy.Through extensive research and interviews with key players in the crisis, Sieber paints a vivid picture of the political and economic landscape of Texas during this tumultuous time. He also offers insights into the state's recovery efforts and the lessons that can be learned from this period of financial hardship.Texas-Broke is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Texas or the broader issues of economic policy and financial crisis management. With its engaging narrative style and expert analysis, this book offers a compelling look at one of the most significant events in the state's recent history.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: 1163815233
• ISBN13: 9781163815236
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"