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Record Nr.

UNINA9910958121503321

Titolo

The Global Economy : Divergent Perspectives On Economic Change / / edited by Edward W. Gondolk, Irwin M. Marcus, and James P. Dougherty

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Place of publication not identified] : , : Routledge, , 2019

ISBN

1-000-30189-3

1-000-23001-5

0-429-31132-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xvii, 212 pages)

Collana

Westview special studies in international economics and business

Disciplina

330.9048

337

Soggetti

Economic history - 1971-1990

Industrial productivity

International economic relations

Economic policy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Essays ... drawn from a conference on 'Industry and society' at Indiana University of Pennsylvania"--Acknowledgments.

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- Introduction: A Historical Overview of the Global Economy -- Charting the Dimensions -- Origins of the Global Economy -- Current Trends in Global Production -- A Case Study of the Steel Industry -- Implications for the U.S. Economy -- Facing the Dilemmas -- The Impact on Labor -- The Social Costs for Women and Blacks -- Proposals for Revitalization -- Conclusion: A Sociological Assessment of Divergent Perspectives -- Epilogue: Seeking an Alternative to the Global Economy

Sommario/riassunto

This collection of contemporary essays addresses the imposing changes occurring in the global economy and presents thoughtful policy options for managing them. The debate among these experts vividly illustrates the dimensions and consequences of the new global economy for the U.S. population and suggests appropriate policies for mitigating its impact. Contrasting perspectives on the origin and trends of the current international economic order are offered. Each contributor presents a complex position in nontechnical terms and with



helpful examples. The result is a work accessible to readers from a variety of professions.