“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 provide for full employment and its arbitrary and inequitable distribution of wealth and incomes.” — 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
