TY - BOOK AU - Downing,Douglas TI - Freedom, opportunity, and security: economic policy and the political system SN - 9781498508728 AV - HB74 .F744 2015 PY - 2015/// CY - Lanham, Maryland PB - Lexington Books KW - Economic policy KW - Economics KW - Political aspects KW - Electronic Books N1 - 2; Economic policy questions --; Freedom --; Opportunity --; Security --; The reality constraint: average real wage equals average productivity --; Productivity and prosperity --; Government action and economic policy --; History of financial crises --; Economic stability and financial security --; Taxes --; Government spending --; Power --; Government structure: tensions, trade-offs, and problems --; Government structure: improvements --; 2; b N2 - A free economy provides the best hope for a just and prosperous society, but wise government policy is needed to ensure that society provides opportunity and economic security for all. This book ties together analysis of economic policy with analysis of the government structures needed to implement that policy UR - httpss://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1131915&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518 ER -