Explores the history and function of "value" in economics. It analyzes how value's definition effects our understanding of the goals and efficacy of the market and government. The book then builds to an argument concluding that government is our most effective means of value creation.

Some parts of the book felt a little repetitive and I would've liked to see more concrete ideas laid out, but both the history and the model put forth were stimulating. I'll be chewing on the ideas for awhile.