The book presents a compelling critique of the U.S. political system, arguing that it has been unable to effectively address the economic challenges emerging in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Through passionate and articulate analysis, it explores the systemic failures and calls for a reevaluation of political strategies to better meet contemporary economic realities.
Focusing on the detrimental effects of austerity, Robert Kuttner argues that current economic recovery discussions are misguided. He likens austerity measures to modern-day debtors' prisons that hinder rather than promote growth. By examining historical perspectives on debt, from Daniel Defoe's advocacy for forgiveness to the impacts of the world wars and Bretton Woods, Kuttner reveals the inconsistencies in debt politics. His work challenges conventional narratives and advocates for a reevaluation of economic strategies to foster genuine recovery.
The Virtues and Limits of Markets
Robert Kuttner's quarrel, in this provocative and illuminating book, is not with capitalism per se or with a broad role for market forces: "Consumption is doubtless pleasurable," he writes, "and no one minds a high material standard of living." His dispute is rather with the current libertarian or laissez-faire direction of both economic practice and economic theory that has been gradually gaining in prominence since the mid-197Os. Champions of this approach extol the unfettered marketplace and trust in its ability to increase wealth, promote innovation, and "optimize outcomes"--And to regulate itself flawlessly all the while
To save both democracy and a decent economy, here is why it is crucial that Americans elect a truly progressive president.
Foreword / by Joseph E. Stiglitz -- The improbable progressive -- Roosevelt's fragile revolution -- The New Deal's long half-life -- LBJ's tragedy and ours -- The great reversal -- Bad economics, worse politics -- Obama's missed moment -- America's last chance.
Invoking America's greatest leaders, Robert Kuttner explains how Obama must be a transformative president--or a failed one--a president who must succeed in fundamentally changing our economy, society, and democracy for the better.
A leading social critic recounts capitalism's finest hour and shows us how we might achieve it once again.
Ein Handbuch für die ärztliche Praxis
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