Pt. 1. Introduction. Alternative Economic Philosophies: A Survey of Conservative, Liberal, and Radical Critiques -- Pt. 2. Problems in the Marketplace. Responding to Market Outcomes: Competition or Protection for American Agriculture? Consumer Welfare: Is the Consumer Sovereign or Exploited? Dealing with Externalities: How Can We Save the Environment? Imperfect Competition: Is Big Business a Threat or a Boon? Economic Regulation: Has Deregulation Worked? Income Distribution: How Successful Will Our Experiment with Welfare Reform Be? Financing Government: What Is a Fair System of Taxation? -- Pt. 3. Problems of Aggregate Economic Policy. Macroeconomic Instability: Are We Depression-Proof? Economic Growth and Stability: An Active or a Passive Policy Approach? Balancing the Federal Budget: A Strengthening or a Weakening of the National Economy? Unemployment: Is Joblessness an Overrated Problem? Inflation: How Can We Best Maintain Price Stability? International Economics: Where Does America Fit into the New World Order? The Market Versus Planning and Controls: Which Strategy Works Better? -- Pt. 4. Conclusion
