What Government Can Do: Dealing With Poverty and Inequality (American Politics and Political Economy) Simmons examine a number of federal and local programs, detailing what government action already does for its citizens and assessing how efficient it is at solving the problems it seeks to address. B
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| Title | : | What Government Can Do: Dealing With Poverty and Inequality (American Politics and Political Economy) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.54 (748 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0226644820 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 409 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2002-04-15 |
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It is often said that the federal government cannot or should not attempt to address America's problems of poverty and inequality—because its bureaucracy is wasteful or its programs ineffective. But is this true? In this book, Benjamin I. Page and James R. Simmons examine a number of federal and local programs, detailing what government action already does for its citizens and assessing how efficient it is at solving the problems it seeks to address. Their conclusion, surprisingly, is the polar opposite of the prevailing rhetoric—What Government Can Do is an insightful and compelling argument that it both can and should do more.
Editorial : "A deft and detailed defense of government activism to alleviate poverty and extreme inequality in the US. The detail with which the authors present their views and the richness of the overall vision make this a compelling treatise. A sterling contribution to the ongoing discussion of what this country might or should become." - Kirkus Reviews "Since the mid-1970s, many Americans have contended that government cannot solve the social and economic problems we face. Page and Simmons are more optimistic. In this well-written book, they argue that many government programs, here and abroad, have reduced poverty and inequality. This timely, thoughtful book presents a strong case for greater government action." - Library Journal
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