The United States since 1980
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
This book, first published in 2007, describes the sharp right turn the US has taken following Ronald Reagan's election in 1980.
Dean Baker Livres
Dean Baker est un macroéconomiste américain connu pour son analyse critique des politiques économiques et de leur impact sur la société. Son travail dissèque souvent les complexités de l'économie moderne, offrant des perspectives sur les questions d'inégalité et de répartition de la richesse. L'approche de Baker se caractérise par un examen rigoureux des données et un engagement à rendre les principes économiques accessibles à un public plus large. Il cherche à éclairer les structures sous-jacentes qui façonnent les résultats économiques et à plaider pour des systèmes plus équitables.
False Profits: Recovering from the Bubble Economy
- 192pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Focusing on the economic meltdown, the book analyzes its causes and critiques the government's inadequate responses. It presents a progressive program aimed at rebuilding the economy and reforming the financial system, leveraging the author's expertise to propose thoughtful solutions for future stability.
The Conservative Nanny State
How the Wealthy Use the Government to Stay Rich and Get Richer
- 120pages
- 5 heures de lecture
Challenging the perception of conservative economic principles, Dean Baker reveals how conservative policies often favor the wealthy through government intervention rather than true market reliance. He argues for a shift in economic policy that prioritizes social outcomes, such as fair wages, quality jobs, and accessible healthcare. As co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, Baker advocates for a reformed approach to harness market forces for the benefit of all Americans.
Plunder and Blunder: The Rise and Fall of the Bubble Economy
- 184pages
- 7 heures de lecture
The narrative explores the U.S. economy's descent into a severe recession triggered by the collapse of a financial bubble, highlighting the potential for a downturn that surpasses the 2001 stock market crash in both depth and duration. It delves into the implications of this economic crisis, examining its causes and the broader impact on society and financial systems.
Rigged: How Globalization and the Rules of the Modern Economy Were Structured to Make the Rich Richer
- 258pages
- 10 heures de lecture
The book explores the significant upward redistribution of income in the United States over the past four decades, attributing it to deliberate policy decisions rather than globalization or market forces. It highlights how various rules regarding trade, patents, copyrights, corporate governance, and macroeconomic policy have been manipulated to suppress wages for ordinary workers while benefiting the wealthiest individuals. Through this analysis, the author sheds light on the systemic factors contributing to income inequality.
Plunder and Blunder
The Rise and Fall of the Bubble Economy (16pt Large Print Edition)
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
The book delves into the rise and fall of stock and housing bubbles, attributing their collapse to policy changes since 1980. Dean Baker asserts that the warning signs of the housing bubble were evident to competent economists, yet policymakers and the media ignored these alerts. Rather than relying on hindsight, he provides a thorough analysis of how these policy shifts destabilized the economy and compromised post-war prosperity. The work aims to educate readers on preventing future financial disasters through a clear understanding of past mistakes.
Highlights three approaches to establishing a sustainable global economy: 1. Institutional arrangements for a well-functioning financial system; 2 Whether this requires regulation; 3. Political and economic arrangements necessary for securing social protection, notably regarding labour markets and food security