Back to Work

why we need smart government for a strong economy

196 pages

English language

Published Nov. 8, 2011 by Alfred A. Knopf.

ISBN:
978-0-307-95975-1
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OCLC Number:
754744094

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"I wrote this book because I love my country and I'm concerned about our future," writes Bill Clinton. "As I often said when I first ran for President in 1992, America at its core is an idea, the idea that no matter who you are or where you're from, if you work hard and play by the rules, you'll have the freedom and opportunity to pursue your own dreams and leave your kids a country where they can chase theirs."

President Bill Clinton gives us his views on the challenges facing the United States today and why government matters--presenting his ideas on resolving the mortgage crisis, job creation, financial responsibility and offering a plan to get us "back in the future business."

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I grew up in a conservative Republican Christian fundamentalist home, and in 1992 when I was in 2nd grade, Bill Clinton was the enemy. He was trying to tax and spend the United States into the poor house, and wanted Big Government in every area of life, taking away our freedoms and jobs.

What a shock to read this book. Bill Clinton is advocating government programs, yes, but in ways that intelligently target real problems in measurable ways. Bill Clinton is a rationalist, and opposes ideological stances that deny the failures of their ideas' outcomes. Listening to the audiobook on my commutes, I found myself cheering Clinton on in his zeal for analyzing what works, and found his perspective on those early 90s political battles enlightening and refreshing.

As a Libertarian today, I do not believe the answer to all of our problems is to have government carefully manage everything, …

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Subjects

  • Economic stabilization
  • Economic policy
  • Politics and government
  • Government policy
  • Economic conditions

Places

  • United States