14: The United States III: The Austin Project.

This chapter focuses on the economic policy of the United States from the context of the Austin Project, which is a concept of urban and regional planning. The concept originated by economist Walt W. Rostow. Among the interesting features of the project is that its organization involves practically everyone but the federal government. The board of directors includes representatives of the local governments, persons with education, health, welfare and public safety, political leaders and many others. The Austin Project tackled problems such as education, race relations, and the urban poor. Unemployment problem is among the primary areas that concern the Austin Project.