Irrigated farming led to the profitable cultivation of acres that otherwise would not have been suitable for crop growing, the establishment of numerous subsidiary enterprises, and significant shifts in population.
Iraq wars February 18, 2011
Although the U.S. government cited a number of reasons for each of these wars, both wars were fought, at least in part, to protect the American economy and its businesses from the threatened loss of access to petroleum.
Inventions February 17, 2011
Inventions drive many segments of the American economy, especially the technology sector, in which novelty is a significant driver of demand.
Internet: business history February 17, 2011
As the Internet has expanded, it has fostered an explosive and self-generating wealth of textual, audio, visual, and multimedia resources that have made possible an exceptional rise in U.S. labor productivity.
International Longshoremen’s Association February 17, 2011
Thework of longshoremen—loading and off-loading ships—plays a vital role in moving goods into the marketplace.
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU) February 17, 2011
The International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union was a workers’ union for the women’s clothing industry that played a major role in the American labor movement in the twentieth century.
International economics and trade February 17, 2011
With the advent of a national reliance on significant importing and exporting, the changes in international economics and the world trade policy have been important influences on manufacturing, on agriculture, and on employment.
International Business Machines February 17, 2011
IBM’s tabulating machines introduced American business to data processing. In the post-World War II era, IBM helped lead the United States into the computer age.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters February 16, 2011
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has been instrumental in improving working conditions for laborers in numerous sectors of the business community and in standardizing contracts and promoting fair treatment for all workers.
Internal Revenue Code February 16, 2011
The Internal Revenue Code is so complex that it forces businesses to spend large amounts on tax-related accounting, creating a large negative impact on business in the United States.
Internal migration February 16, 2011
The movement of people fromrural to urban or suburban communities, as well as racial, age, and other groups moving fromone part of the country to another, has significant economic and political consequences.
U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) February 16, 2011
Since its inception, the Department of the Interior has handled miscellaneous duties in addition to controlling public lands.
Interest rates: business history February 16, 2011
Borrowing at interest is an important source of funds to finance business investment in machinery, buildings, inventories, and general operations.
Insurance industry February 16, 2011
Originating in companies that insured merchant cargoes carried on the high seas, the American insurance business has grown into a complex, multitrillion-dollar industry that protects almost every conceivable asset threatened with possible loss.
Insider trading: business history February 15, 2011
Prohibitions against insider trading seek to reassure investors that corporate managers and other with an obligation to the public. . .
Inflation: business history February 15, 2011
Inflation temporarily increases business profits, but it distorts business accounting measures; drives up interest rates; augments conflicts with customers, suppliers, debtors, and creditors; and contributes to antibusiness political sentiment.
Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) February 15, 2011
When the Industrial Workers of the World was founded, it was the only union to welcome African Americans, women, and immigrants.
American Industrial Revolution February 15, 2011
The American Industrial Revolution fostered an increase in the quantity and diversity of consumer goods produced by American businesses, though small businesses employing artisans suffered.
Industrial research February 15, 2011
Industrial research has led to the birth of many important American businesses through the development of new products and the improvement of established products.
Indian removal February 15, 2011
The Indian removal resulted in European American farmers claiming and transforming the Southeast and the Ohio River Valley, instituting intensive agricultural development of those regions and increasing the agricultural production of the nation.
Indentured labor February 14, 2011
During the colonial period and into the eighteenth century, the system of indentured labor provided a workforce for labor-intensive businesses such as tobacco farming.
Incorporation laws February 14, 2011
In the United States, nearly 4 million corporations generate more than 85 percent of the country’s gross business receipts.
Personal income tax February 14, 2011
Taxes are an important source of revenue for local, state, and federal governments. Historically, the federal government has used tax policies to promote investment in the American economy.
Corporate income tax February 14, 2011
Corporate income taxes became an important source of government revenue in the twentieth century and were a major influence on corporate policy, especially financial structure and accounting methods.
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