The Conservative Nanny State: How the Wealthy Use the Government to Stay Rich and Get RicherIn his new book, economist Dean Baker debunks the myth that conservatives favor the market over government intervention. In fact, conservatives rely on a range of "nanny state" policies that ensure the rich get richer while leaving most Americans worse off. It's time for the rules to change. Sound economic policy should harness the market in ways that produce desirable social outcomes - decent wages, good jobs and affordable health care. Dean Baker is co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. |
Contents
The Government vs the Market | 1 |
Doctors and Dishwashers | 17 |
The Workers Are Getting Uppity | 29 |
The Secret of High CEO Pay | 39 |
Bill Gates Welfare Mom | 47 |
Mommy Joey Owes Me Money | 59 |
The Rigged Legal Deck | 67 |
Small Business Babies | 77 |
Taxes Its Not Your Money | 83 |
Dont Make Big Business Compete Against Government Bureaucrats | 91 |
Beyond the Conservative Nanny State | 103 |
References | 109 |
About the Author | 113 |
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