Table of Contents

Preface; Prologue; 1. The ingredients of a model of a new economics; 2. Challenges to the new economics of the 1920s; 3. The new economics at center stage in 1929; 4. Activating the stabilization model in late 1929 and 1930; 5. Preliminary readings of the results of the stabilization strategy; 6. The unraveling of the first official model in 1931; 7. Shifting course in late 1931 and early 1932; 8. Renewing the offensive in February and March; 9. The economists and their views on policy for 1932; 10. Official model II as shaped in May 1932 and the aftermath; Epilogue; Notes; Selected bibliography, Index.

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This book examines Hoover's record as secretary of commerce (1921–9) and economic policy during his Presidency (1929–33).

Reviews

'Barber has written an exciting, well crafted and important book that succeeds in what it sets out to do. It deserves a careful reading by all serious students of the Hoover period, American economic thought, and American economic policy.' The Journal of Economic History

'This carefuly researched volume is valuable for the insight which it gives into Hoover's changing economic strategy. It also presents, with great clarity, the varied opinions of professional economists.' The Times Higher Education Supplement