Offering realistic and ethical solutions to global issues, the book fosters dialogue between progressives and conservatives in a polarized America. Its original and thought-provoking approach is both concise and reasoned, encouraging readers to engage with its content fully, including the insightful introduction. Additionally, it features a bonus supplement highlighting entrepreneurs in film, adding a unique perspective to its discussions.
How should governments deal with the future? This question is still the cornerstone in the clash between different ideologies. However, despite the lasting debate, almost no empirical evidence exists about the impact of the conflicting schemes. The present book is a systematic and comparative attempt to shed light on this complex matter. The in-depth evaluation of crucial planning papers of 40 governments leads to an understanding of the theoretically salient relationship between time, planning and policy-making.