Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: EU and China: An alliance for the Anthropocene -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Chapter 1 The US: Still reluctant and unreliable -- Notes -- Bibliography --...

This comprehensive explanation of the U.S. government''s role in economics will be an eye-opener for anyone who wants to understand exactly what the government does-and doesn''t do-in this most critical area

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