
The 1998 edition of this highly praised resource treats the United States as if it were a corporation, and gives us--the shareholders (otherwise known as taxpayers)--the annual report that we're entitled to, but don't get. Packed with startling data guranteed to spark debate, this completely updated edition provides a detailed and always compelling account of where America stands on a wide range of issues, from AIDS research to the national deficit.
This book investigates the financial and operational health of the United States by applying the framework of a corporate annual report to the nation's government. Meredith E. Bagby, a financial analyst and author, utilizes this corporate analogy to translate complex government data into a format accessible to the average taxpayer. By treating the citizenry as shareholders, the text argues that the public is entitled to a transparent accounting of national performance, fiscal responsibility, and policy outcomes. The work synthesizes government statistics and budgetary reports to provide a comprehensive overview of the country's status at the close of the 1990s.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Readers frequently note the clarity of the book's unique organizational structure, which successfully demystifies dense government documentation. Experts highlight this as a useful tool for citizens seeking to understand the fiscal mechanics of the federal government without requiring a background in economics.
Page Count:
144
Publication Date:
1998-03-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070067082
ISBN-13:
9780070067080
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