1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Economics

3. The U.S. Economy - A Brief History

Chapter 3 - The U.S. Economy - A Brief History - This free online textbook is an adaptation of the book "Outline of the U.S. Economy" by Conte and Carr and has been adapted with permission from the U.S. Department of State.
Global Economic Integration
An examination of the integration of the global economy.
The 1990s and Beyond
An examination of the American economy during the 1990s.
Economic Recovery in the 1980s
An examination of the American economic recovery during the 1980s.
The Economy in the 1980s
An examination of stagflation in the American economy during the 1970s.
Stagflation in the 1970s
An examination of stagflation in the American economy during the 1970s.
Years of Change: The 1960s and 1970s
An examination of the American economy during the 1960s and 1970s.
The Post War Economy: 1945-1960
An examination of the American economy after World War II.
Government Involvement in the American Economy
An examination of the role governments have played in economic growth.
American Economic Growth in the 20th Century
An examination of 20th century American economic growth.
Economic Growth: Inventions, Development, and Tycoons
An examination of the impact inventions, development, and tycoons had on U.S. economic growth.
American Industrial Growth
An examination of the growth of American industry.
American Economic Growth: Movement South and Westward
An examination of the southward and westward expansion of the U.S. Economy.
The Birth of the United States: The New Nation's Economy
An examination of the first few years of the United States.
Colonization of the United States
An examination of the colonization of the United States.
The Early Years of the United States
A look at the early years of the American economy.

Explore Economics

About.com Special Features

A Smarter Future

Tips that will help finance your education, excel in the classroom, and advance your career. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Economics
  4. Help For Econ Students
  5. Outline of the U.S. Economy
  6. 3. U.S. Economic History

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.