He exposes a system that is defined less by free markets than by elite capture. In it, the exsecretary of labor and political economy scholar outs the new monopolists, debunks their freemarket ideology and rhetoric and offers a pragmatic reformfilled path forward. Saving capitalism from robert reich cato institute. Reich saving capitalism 2015 is a biting critique of the worlds economic order but also an optimistic look. Oct 05, 2015 saving capitalism and democracy with robert reich in the living room with henry e. Former secretary of labor robert reich, author of saving capitalism, talks about americas current economic system. Reich is the chancellors professor of public policy at the richard and rhoda goldman school of public policy at the university of california, berkeley, and a senior fellow at the blum center for developing economies. Reich examines the intersection of economics and politics in order to make sense of income inequality and wealth disparity in the 21 st century united states of america.
He served in the administrations of presidents gerald ford, jimmy carter, and bill clinton. Robert reich, saving capitalism politics and prose. From the author of aftershock and the work of nations, his most important book to datea mythshattering breakdown of how the economic system that helped make america so strong is now failing us, and what it will take to fix it. Reich saving capitalism 2015 is a biting critique of the worlds economic order but also an optimistic look into how capitalism could support the common good. Robert reichs saving capitalism to understand saving capitalism, robert reich s sweeping treatise on inequality in america, you must accept a central premise. Wellfunded special interests have been allowed to tilt the. In that sense, the book brings littletonothing new to the debate. Ever the pragmatist, ever the optimist, reich sees hope for reversing our slide toward inequality and diminished opportunity when we shore up the countervailing power of everyone else.
Adjusted for inflation, median hourly and weekly pay has dropped over the past year. Oct 09, 2015 spanning some 279 concise and wise pages, reichs answer in his new book, saving capitalism. Sep 29, 2015 saving capitalism by robert b reich, 9780385350570, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He is perhaps best known for his previous work the work of nations 1992, which raised the issue of growing inequality in the public sphere. In this book robert reich exposes the con job of americas present manic hypercapitalism.
Reich from the author of aftershock and the work of nations, his most important book to datea mythshattering breakdown of how the economic system that helped make america so strong is now failing us, and what it will take to fix it. This is an important and provocative book about the erosion of americas middle class by. He has served in three national administrations and has written fifteen books, including the work of nations, which has been translated into twentytwo languages, and the best sellers the common good, saving capitalism, supercapitalism. Passionate yet practical, sweeping yet exactingly argued, saving capitalism is a revelatory indictment of our economic status quo and an empowering call to civic. Since the depths of the great recession in 2009, median household income has fallen nearly 4. Given the millennial rush toward socialist ideas, here a boomer liberal offers up ideas for saving capitalism. He is chancellors professor of public policy at the university of california at berkeley and senior fellow at. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saving capitalism.
Spanning some 279 concise and wise pages, reichs answer in his new book, saving capitalism. For the many, not the few is the latest addition to robert reichs cohort of publications. For the many, not the few reprint by reich, robert b isbn. He speaks at the 2015 wisconsin book festival in madison. He has served in three national administrations and has written fourteen books, including the work of nations. Reich is chancellors professor of public policy at the goldman school of public policy at the university of california, berkeley. His new book, saving capitalism for the many, not the few, focuses on the change in income distribution. In saving capitalism, robert reich reveals the entrenched cycles of power and influence that have damaged american capitalism, perpetuating a new oligarchy in which the 1 percent get ever richer and the rest middle and working class alike lose ever more economic agency, making for the greatest income inequality and wealth disparity since world war ii.
Wellfunded special interests have been allowed to tilt the market to their benefit. Mar 24, 2020 in this book robert reich exposes the con job of americas present manic hypercapitalism. Reich will discuss his new book saving capitalism and answer audience questions. For the many, not the few, is an attempt to cut through the fog of class war. Reich, the new york times bestselling author of aftershock and the work of nations, will discuss his new book saving. Nov 15, 2015 to understand saving capitalism, robert reichs sweeping treatise on inequality in america, you must accept a central premise. Reich, and now he reveals how power and influence have created a. Oct 09, 2015 robert reich, saving capitalism politics and prose. He is also one of the worlds major advocates of reforms that spread the benefits of economic growth and strengthen democracy, through his work in three presidential administrations, his many bestselling books, his documentaries, inequality for all and saving capitalism a netflix original, television commentaries. The author, robert reich, knows very well what is the capitalist system and he should know that nothing will save it. Reich is one of americas foremost experts on jobs and the economy. Reich, and now he reveals how power and influence have. This presents a mythshattering breakdown of how the economic system that helped make america so strong is now failing us, and what it will take to fix it. The free market is fundamentally a human construct and so to.
Nonetheless, it is wellwritten, and its use of colloquial language grips the reader. The threat to capitalism is no longer communism or fascism but a steady. For the many, not the few ebook written by robert b. Reich beyond outrage aftershock supercapitalism reason ill be short. The capitalists control every one of the innumerous parts of this bloody machine of exploitation of workers, of oppression of peoples, of plunder of natural resources, of gigantic economic, ecologic, food, humanitation crisis, the politic, social, financial collapse, the. Perhaps no one is better acquainted with the intersection of economics and politics than robert b. Saving capitalism by robert b reich, 9780385350570, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. University of california television uctv 14,944 views 29. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Saving the usps, protecting essential workers, and doubling down on trumps incompetence. This is key takeaways and analysis of the book and not the. Reich, the new york times bestselling author of aftershock and the work of nations, will discuss his new book saving capitalism. Pages public figure robert reich videos the system by robert b. Saving capitalism for the many, not the few 2016 moral. Reich makes a very good case that widening inequality largely reflects political decisions that could have gone in very different directions.
Secretary of labor takes on the economic issues of the day from a perspective that rarely comes to light in public discourse. From the author of aftershock and the work of nations, his most. Robert reich s saving capitalism is therefore one among numerous publications that champion the social inequalityclass warfare thesis. This audacious question and challenge is the topic of robert reichs new book, saving capitalism. Reich worries that americas economic recovery is bypassing most americans. To understand saving capitalism, robert reichs sweeping treatise on inequality in america. Saving capitalism is a very good guide to the state were in. In his thirteenth book, reich tackles the growing problem of economic disparity by focusing on the relationship between politics and. Saving capitalism is a nonfiction book, so it doesnt have characters for the most part, but reich reads with excellent inflection and enunciation, and he incorporates different voice styles when quoting historical figures. For the many, not the few saving capitalism by robert b. From the author of aftershock and the work of nations, his most important book to datea mythshattering breakdown of how the economic system that helped. Robert reich is always insightful and interesting, and his heart is in the right place. Reich is chancellors professor of public policy at the richard and rhoda goldman school of public policy at the university of california, berkeley, and senior fellow at the blum center for developing economies.
Scientist who wrote a faiththeology book and was once on stage at a lecture with bill clinton. To understand saving capitalism, robert reichs sweeping treatise on inequality in america, you must accept a central premise. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Reich s most popular book is an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth. Reich has 34 books on goodreads with 58440 ratings.
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