The U.S. Economy in the 1950's: An Economic History

by Harold G. Vatter

This book examines a decade of crucial importance in American economic history by studying its significant the dampening of the business cycle, the uneven pace of economic growth, technological breakthroughs and their impact on investment, shifts in the U. S. balance of payments, and the phenomenon of an abundant society plauged with pockets of poverty.

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Harold Goodhue Vatter was professor of American economic history at Portland State University.