03387nam 2200565Ia 450 991095896020332120251117063225.01-60741-673-5(CKB)1000000000786415(EBL)3018526(SSID)ssj0000166467(PQKBManifestationID)11177124(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000166467(PQKBWorkID)10162402(PQKB)11301068(MiAaPQ)EBC3018526(Au-PeEL)EBL3018526(CaPaEBR)ebr10660387(OCoLC)429918113(BIP)24495730(EXLCZ)99100000000078641520081022d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrA guide to the economics and fiscal performance of the federal government (1976-2007) /Robert P. Singh1st ed.Hauppauge, N.Y. Nova Sciencec20091 online resource (113 p.)Includes index.1-60692-428-1 Intro -- A GUIDE TO THE ECONOMICS AND FISCAL PERFORMANCE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (1976-2007) -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT -- FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REVENUES -- FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SPENDING -- FEDERAL BUDGET DEFICITS AND SURPLUSES -- U.S. NATIONAL DEBT -- U.S. NATIONAL DEBT HELD BY FOREIGNERS -- U.S. CURRENT ACCOUNT -- U.S. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE -- U.S. INFLATION RATE -- U.S. MISERY INDEX -- STRENGTH OF THE U.S. DOLLAR -- SOCIAL SECURITY -- DISCUSSION: WHERE THE U.S. IS NOW AND PRIORITIES FOR THE FUTURE -- CONCLUDING THOUGHTS -- INDEX.Whether the U.S. economy is slowing or humming, government officials, public policy analysts, and average Americans should know exactly how our government functions from an economic perspective. How does the government raise revenues, spend taxpayer money, and cover deficits? Unfortunately, many Americans do not fully understand key economic terms and basic facts about the fiscal performance of the federal government. This book provides readers with a straightforward discussion of key economic terms and details the fiscal performance of the federal government under the last five presidents. Readers will have a better understanding of gross domestic product (GDP). The national debt, foreign-held debt, the federal budget (including deficits and surpluses), trade deficits, inflation, and unemployment.Government statistics will be cited and illustrated in easy to understand graphs and charts so that readers can track the changes over time, as well as compare and contrast economic performance during the presidential administrations from President Jimmy Carter to President George W. Bush.BudgetUnited StatesHistoryGovernment spending policyUnited StatesHistoryFinance, PublicUnited StatesHistoryBudgetHistory.Government spending policyHistory.Finance, PublicHistory.336.7309/045Singh Robert P(Robert Paul),1969-1867385MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910958960203321A guide to the economics and fiscal performance of the federal government (1976-2007)4474925UNINA