I am interested in finding a reference book that deals with the
reasons why between 1980-2000 the economy grew at an amazing rate.  I
am not so concerned about the fall of the economy 2000/2001.  I want
to better understand what the motivating reasons that the economy grew
at such a fast rate.  I realize this has to do with many factors and
would like the book to include: statistics, government influence,
regulatory influence, public spending habits, money policy, ect.  This
should be a book written by an economist or similar type person.  I
expect it to be a reference type book. Thanks!!

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Request for Question Clarification by hummer-ga on 23 Feb 2003 07:58 PST

Hi cjfrench,

Are you interested in the economic growth of the United States only or
the global economy?

Thanks,
hummer

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Clarification of Question by cjfrench-ga on 02 Mar 2003 16:04 PST

I am only interested in books on the United States.  Thanks!! Sorry
for the delay I was on vacation.

The closest I could find from browsing Amazon is:

"The Great Boom 1950-2000: How a Generation of Americans Created the
World's Most Prosperous Society" by Robert Sobel
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0312288999/qid=1045967125/br=1-12/ref=br_lf_b_12//102-3710856-1375327?v=glance&s=books&n=2589