Essay Archive - Economics: The American Government
Economics: The American Government
Most of the problems of the United states are related to the economy. One of the
major issues facing the country today is social security.
The United States was one of the last major industrialized nations to establish
a social security system. In 1911, Wisconsin passed the first state workers
compensation law to be held constitutional. At that time, most Americans
believed the government should not have to care for the aged, disabled or needy.
But such attitudes changed during the Great Depression in the 193....
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