An economist's survey of the next decade -- and the state of the nation during a probable era of prosperity, which may, if not regulated, lead to another depression. Relief to Europe -- the UNRRA -- and the need for coordinated international policy; industry, reconversion, contraction; jobs and labor -- the unions -- the position of working men with lowered wages and shorter hours; inflation -- taxes; new homes; transportation; foreign trade. Prognostication which is sober, balanced, and gives full recognition to the false foundations of what may be a boom era. Common problems -- which should find a market.