New Perspectives in Economics: A United States Focus is a new collection of topical articles that represent the very highest level of scholarship in the field of economics. A mixture of original research and thought leadership pieces combine to examine the changing economic landscape in the United States of America. Topics covered -" among others include: - The free market''s relationship to healthcare;- Historical analysis of economics in the US;- Federal Reserve forecasts;- Socio-economic development. This book provides researchers, professionals, managers and policy makers with an easy-to-read selection of interesting research articles all of which have been cited by peers within the economics research community.