Saving America: Using Democratic Capitalism to Rescue the Nation from Economic Folly - Brossura

Bonsell, Thomas A

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ISBN 10: 0875868673 ISBN 13: 9780875868677

Casa editrice: Algora Publishing, 2011

Riassunto

In Saving America: Using Democratic Capitalism to Rescue the Nation from Economic Folly, Thomas A. Bonsell offers a clear and insightful examination of the United States’ economic challenges. Eschewing complex jargon, Bonsell presents straightforward solutions that cut through political rhetoric and economic confusion. He critiques traditional right-wing economic policies, arguing that they often worsen the nation’s fiscal problems rather than solve them. Drawing upon historical lessons, including warnings from figures like George H. W. Bush and Walter Mondale, Bonsell highlights how past promises of fiscal responsibility were overshadowed by policies that fueled debt and recklessness.

Bonsell calls for a renewed commitment to Democratic Capitalism—the balanced economic approach championed by Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression—and away from the “fundamentalist capitalism” that has dominated since the Vietnam era. Americans had a chance to cut short the massive federal debt—only to ignore the warnings. His vision is not a return to the past, but a reformed path forward, one that requires broad changes in government policy, commercial practices, business-government relations, and employee dynamics. He argues that simply adjusting taxes or federal spending is insufficient; the solution demands a comprehensive overhaul of how America approaches its economy.

Importantly, Bonsell challenges the simplistic binary that frames government intervention as either a threat to freedom or the cure-all for society’s problems. He asserts that equality of rights can be achieved without diminishing those who consider themselves elite, and that effective governance means creating the conditions for solutions rather than dictating them. The book advocates for a balanced government role that eases burdens on businesses while enhancing citizens’ quality of life.

Saving America is a timely call to rethink economic policies and political ideologies. It encourages readers to critically evaluate the fiscal decisions that have led to the nation’s current predicament and supports a pragmatic, balanced approach to economic governance. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in politics and economics, and it offers a hopeful roadmap to rescuing the nation from economic folly and building a sustainable future.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Algora Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0875868673
• ISBN 13: 9780875868677
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 260
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile