Publisher's Synopsis
The book presents economic and political issues in an easy to understand manner. The author also provides a fascinating historical perspective on each issue discussed. She focuses on many of the questions Americans are discussing today:
- Will Social Security be available to the younger generations?
- Is universal health care a viable option?
- Can we prevent future financial crises, like the Great Recession of 2008?
- Is climate change a threat?
- Does the military-industrial complex have autopilot?
- Are we prepared to compete in the global economy?
- Why is the national retail tax better than the current income tax system?
