Provides an accouting of the history of the U.S. economy. Includes essays; biographies; industry and geographic profiles; and definitions covering key events, movements, businesses and topics concerning this important curricular area. Features entries on concepts and terms, entry-specific list of further reading, more than 200 illustrations, a timeline and chronological table of contents and a general alphabetical index.

Recently corporations' economic stimulus programs have focused on green economic development based on alternative energy technologies and the infrastructure. This guide will help flesh out some of their components.