The collapse of the Soviet Union provides economist Howard Sherman with the opportunity to re-evaluate Marxism as an alternative to conventional pro-capitalist perspectives. Arguing that Soviet Marxis
Sherman (emeritus, economics, U. of California, Riverside) explores the causes of the boom and bust cycle that he contends causes the U.S. economy to resemble the path of a roller coaster. He explains
There is enormous inequality between the income and wealth of the richest 1 percent and all other Americans. While the top 1 percent own 42 percent of all wealth in America, the lower half on the inco
There is enormous inequality between the income and wealth of the richest 1 percent and all other Americans. While the top 1 percent own 42 percent of all wealth in America, the lower half on the inco
Sherman (emeritus, economics, U. of California, Riverside) explores the causes of the boom and bust cycle that he contends causes the U.S. economy to resemble the path of a roller coaster. He explains
This lengthy text introduces students to traditional and progressive economic views, detailing the study of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and globalization within a historical context and including
