Building the New American Economy, Jeffrey D. Sachs
Building the New American Economy, Jeffrey D. Sachs
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Building the New American Economy
Smart, Fair, and Sustainable

Author: Jeffrey D. Sachs, Bernie Sanders

Narrator: Rudy Sanda

Unabridged: 4 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/11/2017


Synopsis

With a nation seemingly more divided than ever, many worry that Americans risk losing ground on solving the complex, interrelated problems the country faces—including rising inequality, the specter of climate change, astronomical health care costs, and economic stagnation. The renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a practical approach to move America toward a new consensus: sustainable development. Sustainable development focuses on the economy, society, and the environment when shaping policy. A holistic approach emphasizing economic, social, and environmental objectives is key. In focusing too much on economic growth, the United States has neglected rising economic inequality and dire environmental threats. Now, even growth is imperiled.

In this passionate and powerful book—part manifesto, part plan of action—Sachs dwells on 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.

About Jeffrey D. Sachs

Jeffrey D. Sachs is university professor and director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University. He is also director of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and has been advisor to three UN secretaries-general. He is a New York Times bestselling author, and his books include The Age of Sustainable Development, Building the New American Economy, and A New Foreign Policy: Beyond American Exceptionalism.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Trish

Jeffrey Sachs’ new book, which runs about 150 pages, has a Foreword by Bernie Sanders. Sachs directly addresses the new Trump administration, and makes suggestions about our nation’s priorities. Sachs wrote it fast, since the election, and it shows. He'd supported Bernie, but Sanders was not particu......more

Goodreads review by Wael

كتاب شديد الاهمية بسبب كاتبه. جيفري ساكس احد اهم الاقتصاديين المنظرين للتحول الاقتصادي بالعلاج بالصدمة للتحول الى الاقتصاد النيوليبرالي في بولندا وروسيا في اوائل التسعينات. ساكس اصبح بعدها احد المنظرين للتنميةالميتدامة وضرورة ضخ المساعدات للقضاء على الفقر. والان في هذا الكتاب، الذي يقدم له برني ساند......more