Before I begin I need to say that this is an unsolicited book review.  I was given this book as a gift and after reading it I thought it would be a good idea for Info Ink to do a review in the interest of education.  Too many Americans do not know enough about economics to have a good grasp on what it is all about.

American Economic History:  A People’s History–2010 Edition by Richard E. Carmichael.

First of all a little about the author–

Dr. Carmichael is on the faculty of Gardner-Webb University, he has been on the faculty of John Hopkins and Lenoir-Rhyne College; he has been employed Bank of California, Bank of America, Manufacturers Hanover Corp.  He also work in the SBA and the US Bankruptcy Court.  All in all a good solid base in economics for the book that I am reviewing.

American Economic History is well written and easily understood by both seasoned economists and lay people, novices if you will.  Dr. Carmichael gives the reader insight into various instances in American economic history from the early days of the colonies to today and the problems in between.  He also gives the reader insights into the classical economic thought from the Greeks to Keynes.

All in all an excellent book that teaches as well as informs…the reader will have a good grasp on history,  international relations and economics giving the reader all the tools they would need to carry on an informed conversation.

I would recommend this book to everyone that craves knowledge of American economic history and those that are looking for answers to the economic situation the country finds itself in today.  A good base for people to form a knowledgeable opinion on the economic life of the country.