
Saving Capitalism
For the Many, Not the Few
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Narrated by:
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Robert B. Reich
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By:
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Robert B. Reich
In Saving Capitalism, Robert Reich reveals the entrenched cycles of power and influence that have damaged American capitalism, perpetuating a new oligarchy in which the 1 percent get ever richer and the rest - middle and working class alike - lose ever more economic agency, making for the greatest income inequality and wealth disparity since World War II. In brilliantly provocative detail, he shows how our misguided veneration of the "free market" has led us here and offers an empowering call to civic action as well as specific ideas for reform. A former White House advisor, talk show fixture, lecturer, and essayist and the star of last year's acclaimed documentary Inequality for All, Robert Reich is a beloved ambassador of progressive economics and a voice of reason in a media climate of fear mongering and finger pointing.
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“The idea of a “free market” separate and distinct from government has functioned as a useful cover for those who do not want the market mechanism fully exposed. They have had the most influence over it and would rather keep it that way. The mythology is useful precisely because it hides their power.”
Reich eloquently and completely exposes the wealthy and elites' ability to undermine the true concept of a free market. Using the government to limit competition, price control, and workers' ability to organize are all things that the wealthiest Americans have done in the past 100 years in order to centralize as much of the wealth as possible at the top.
The book goes further to move away from just a social issue and highlights while how this shorter term viewpoint has led large corporations to chase short-term stock returns over long-term profits for the organization.
Our current economic model is unsustainable and as many people as possible need to educate themselves into how capitalism has been twisted against the average American.
Ever wonder why the cards seem stacked against you
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I wish there were more concrete ways for individuals to contribute. The policies described are great, but I don't see a clear path to them becoming reality. The author was in a significant position of power (secretary of labor, I believe) and was not able to make significant headway.
What America needs
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Should be required reading
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would recommend this to EVERY American, especially the 99% of average people who don't understand the truth behind our economy, the corpororate media propaganda, and the workings of it and how to move toward a more just society for all. He spells out what caused our current economic situation and how to possibly fix it. This is as interesting as the Noam Chomsky books, but this is all about our economy and should be required reading for all high school students.Have you listened to any of Robert B. Reich’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
This is the first book I have heard by him, but he does a good jobe and his occasional wit and humor is also enjoyable.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I felt releived that someone finally figured out what The problems are in this country, and has some reasonable ideas for actual solutions. It made me smile several times and say "RIGHT ON, YOU NAILED IT Robert !VERY INFORMATIVE - INTERESTING- A MUST READ!
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A Must Read
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essemtial reading for a generation
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Nutrition Dense Brain Food
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Great read for anyone not just SJW
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great book
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Even Hillary supporters because she's really no different. There is not one politician with the exception of Bernie Sanders who'd I'd return to office. Elizabeth Warren I would; but I won't be able to vote for her.
Excellent point Robert Reich. I've lived this working for several major defense companies; thru the 70,'s to today.... And lived every downsizing trick in the book; all while getting laid off three times, and the CEOS laugh all the way to the bank.
What's wrong with the Right?
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