http://www.america.govpublications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2.html.rss http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2/macroeconomic-policy_html_html U.S. government fiscal and monetary policies aim to assure steady economic growth and prosperity, low inflation, and an optimal supply of available money – to create the conditions within which the many private sector economic participants can grow and thrive. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2/macroeconomic-policy_html_html Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:40:15 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2/the-times-they-are-a-changing_html_html Participants in the free and competitive U.S. economy adapt quickly to increasing globalization, the rise of e-commerce, and other challenges in a rapidly evolving international marketplace. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2/the-times-they-are-a-changing_html_html Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:39:21 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2/trouble-ahead-trouble-behind_html_html Health care, aging infrastructure, and income inequality are among the trials the U.S. economy must overcome. Its continued dynamism and social mobility are among the strengths that may provide solutions. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2/trouble-ahead-trouble-behind_html_html Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:35:39 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2/all-that-energy_html_html Much of the U.S. economy’s output relies on imported and increasingly expensive energy sources. Conservation, greater efficiency, and new, innovative resources are among the possible responses. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2/all-that-energy_html_html Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:16:32 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2/foreign-investment_html_html The dynamic U.S. economy offers overseas investors the opportunity to participate in the nation’s continued growth. Some fear that these investments subsidize unwise domestic consumption. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2/foreign-investment_html_html Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:13:06 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2/on-the-move_html_html Slowing productivity growth and foreign competition pose challenges, but the U.S. economy is well positioned to thrive in an age of increasing globalization. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/economy-in-brief/chapters2/on-the-move_html_html Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:12:37 -0400