Social democratic capitalism /
Lane Kenworthy.
- 292 pages : charts ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Sources of successful societies -- Part I Social democratic capitalism -- Social democratic capitalism and the good society -- Is its success generalizable? -- Is there an attractive small-​government alternative? -- Why not a basic income? -- Part II Socal democratic America -- America is underachieving -- A better America -- How to get there.
"What is the configuration of institutions and policies most conducive to human flourishing? The historical and comparative evidence from the world's rich democratic countries suggests that the answer is capitalism, a democratic political system, good elementary and secondary schooling, a big welfare state, employment-conducive public services, and moderate regulation of product and labor markets"--Jacket flap.
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Capitalism--United States. Political science--Philosophy.--United States