"No matter what their political affiliation, government leaders and public policy experts agree that they want Americans to work and for the national economy to grow at a healthy and sustainable rate. However, the experts often disagree considerably about the best ways to achieve these goals: through free markets, or through greater government control over industry. The essays in this book provide some insights into the pros and cons of various economic strategies and approaches"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes glossary.

Chapter 1:Managing a modern economy - Chapter 2: Do lower taxes stimulate economic activity? - Chapter 3: Should infrastructure investments be privatized? - Chapter 4: How heavily should government invest in science and technology research? - Chapter 5: Does deregulation help or hurt workers and the economy?.