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Sidney A. Shapiro and Joseph P. Tomain, "How Government Built America" (Cambridge UP, 2024)

New Books in Economic and Business History

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The Evolving Role of Government in America

This chapter explores the fundamental roles of government, including market creation, behavior regulation, and safety net provisions, while critiquing neoliberal views on labor discrimination. It juxtaposes the differing visions of early American leaders like Hamilton and Jefferson regarding government power, economic growth, and individual rights. The narrative encompasses important historical interventions during the Great Depression and New Deal, highlighting both the progress made and the racial inequalities that persisted in government initiatives.

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