Building the new American economy : smart, fair, and sustainable / Jeffrey D. Sachs ; foreword by Bernie Sanders.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sachs, Jeffrey, author.

Contributor:

Sanders, Bernard, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Economic conditions.

United States.

United States--Economic policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, [New York] : Columbia University Press, 2017.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

In this passionate and powerful book-part manifesto, part plan of action-the renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a practical strategy to move America, seemingly more divided than ever, toward a new consensus: sustainable development. Sustainable development is a holistic approach that emphasizes economic, social, and environmental objectives in shaping policy. In focusing too much on economic growth, the United States has neglected rising economic inequality and dire environmental threats. Now, even growth is imperiled.Sachs explores issues that have captivated the nation and political debate, including infrastructure, trade deals, energy policy, the proper size and role of government, the national debt, and income inequality. Not only does he provide illuminating and accessible explanations of the forces at work in each case, but he also presents specific policy solutions. His argument rises above the pessimism born of political paralysis, economic stagnation, and partisanship to devise a brighter way forward, achievable both individually and collectively. In Building the New American Economy, Sachs shows how the United States can find a path to renewed economic progress that is fair and environmentally sustainable.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

1. Why We Need to Build a New American Economy

2. Investment, Saving, and U.S. Long-Term Growth

3. Decoding The Federal Budget

4. Sustainable Infrastructure after The Automobile Age

5. Facing Up to Income Inequality

6. Smart Machines and The Future of Jobs

7. The Truth about Trade

8. Disparities and High Costs Fuel The Health Care Crisis

9. A Smart Energy Policy for The United States

10. From Guns to Butter

11. Investing for Innovation

12. Toward a New Kind of Politics

13. Restoring Trust in American Governance

14. Prosperity in Sustainability

Suggested Further Readings

Notes

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 27, 2017).

ISBN:

9780231545280

0231545282

OCLC:

1002233000