“The problem was not that Americans spent beyond their means but that their means had not kept up with what the larger economy could and should have been able to provide them. the American economy had been growing briskly, and… — Robert B. Reich Copy Share Image
“The problem was not that Americans spent beyond their means but that their means had not kept up with what the larger economy could… — Robert B. Reich Copy Share Image
“Keynes declared capitalism the best system ever devised to achieve a civilized economic society. But he recognized in it two major faults—“its failure to… — Robert B. Reich Copy Share Image
“for small donors to participate, but large donors continue to dominate.) Even before the Supreme Court’s grotesque 2010 decision” — Robert B. Reich Copy Share Image
“The French government classifies books as an “essential good,” along with electricity, bread, and water.” — Robert B. Reich Copy Share Image
“It is still possible to find people who believe that government policy did not end the Great Depression and undergird the Great Prosperity, just… — Robert B. Reich Copy Share Image
“The problem is that the choice we make in the market don't fully reflect our values as citizens. We might make different choices if… — Robert B. Reich Copy Share Image
“Being rich now means having enough money that you don’t have to encounter anyone who isn’t.” — Robert B. Reich Copy Share Image
“When Republicans recently charged the President with promoting 'class warfare,' he answered it was 'just math.' But it's more than math. It's a matter… — Robert B. Reich Copy Share Image
“The average American is unaware of this system—the patenting of drugs from nature, the renewal of patents based on insignificant changes, the aggressive marketing… — Robert B. Reich Copy Share Image
“It turns out that what money buys has rapidly diminishing emotional returns ... As long as we're not destitute, happiness depends less on getting… — Robert B. Reich Copy Share Image
