First published 1982
Bruce Bartlett examines the wreckage of America's economic landscape in the early 1980s. Traditional government interventions have stumbled repeatedly, leaving citizens to bear the costs of misguided fiscal strategies. Bartlett dissects these policy failures with surgical precision, revealing how conventional approaches have consistently missed their targets. He builds a compelling case for a fundamentally different path forward. Rather than relying on demand-side manipulation, Bartlett advocates for supply-side economics that prioritizes production and investment. This approach, he argues, will generate broader prosperity by creating conditions where businesses can expand and innovate. The book offers readers a clear framework for understanding why previous economic policies fell short and how market-oriented solutions can deliver superior results for the nation.
Genres: 20th-century, business, economics, 21st-century, academic, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: non-fiction
Setting: America
Period: 1980s
Paperback · William Morrow & Co