Tomasky, Michael, 1960-

The middle out : the rise of progressive economics / Michael Tomasky. - First edition. - xiv, 289 pages ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface: It's all one argument -- Introduction: How do you change an economy? -- Part one. Getting into the mess -- The golden age -- Who were the neoliberals? -- Neoliberalism of the right: from Reagan to Trump -- Neoliberalism of the left: considering Clinton and Obama -- The legacies of neoliberalism: inequality, monopoly, and private education --

"Political journalist Michael Tomasky tracks an exciting change among progressive economists who are overturning decades of conservative dogma and offering an alternative version of capitalism that can serve broadly shared prosperity to all"--

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Capitalism--United States.
Economics--United States.
Middle-class--Economic conditions--United States--21st century.


United States--Economic policy--2009-

HC106.84 / .T66 2022

330.973 TOM