Fubarnomics

by Wright, Robert E.

• ISBN13: 9781616141912
• ISBN10: 1616141913
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-08-24
• Publisher: Prometheus Books

Summary

In this witty, informative overview of contemporary economic ills, Wright takes a fresh approach to public policy by finding fault with both the government and the market, and with both Democrats and Republicans and also offers practical solutions.

Table of Contents

Fubar, Fubar Everywhere	p. 9
Death of a Salesman: Our Mortgage Mess And Financial Fiasco	p. 31
Bob The Builder: Deconstructing the Construction Industry	p. 69
Uncle Tom's Cabin: The Pollution of Slavery	p. 83
The Grapes of Wrath: Failed Bailouts And The Great Depression	p. 117
Sacred Hoax: Social Security and the Distortion of Retirement Savings	p. 149
House Scrubs: Hypercostly Healthcare and Insurance	p. 177
3Rd Rock From the Sun: Agency Problems In Higher Education	p. 199
Fighting Fubar: Pareto Proposals	p. 227
The Financial System	p. 229
Construction	p. 231
Slavery	p. 233
Depressions and Bailouts	p. 236
Retirement Savings	p. 237
Healthcare and Insurance	p. 243
Higher Education	p. 244
Concluding Thoughts	p. 247
Notes	p. 249
Bibliography	p. 287
Index	p. 309
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