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OverviewIn today's ultra-polarized and highly partisan political environment, Welfare for the Rich is one of the rare books written to appeal to engaged and open-minded citizens from across the political spectrum. Welfare for the Rich is the first book to describe and analyze the many ways that federal and state governments provide handouts--subsidies, grants, tax credits, loan guarantees, price supports, and many other payouts--to millionaires, billionaires, and the companies they own and run. Many journalists, scholars, and activists have focused on one or more of these dysfunctional programs. A few of the most egregious examples have even become famous. But Welfare for the Rich is the first attempt to paint a comprehensive, easily accessible picture of a system largely designed by the richest Americans--through lobbyists, lawyers, political action committees, special interest groups, and other powerful influencers--with the specific goal of making sure the government keeps wealth and power flowing from the many to the few. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Phil Harvey , Lisa Conyers , David Boaz , Stephen R ThornePublisher: Gildan Media Corporation Imprint: Gildan Media Corporation ISBN: 9798200570621Publication Date: 11 August 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor Information"Phil Harvey, the founder of two thriving businesses, is a philanthropist who also founded several important nonprofit organizations. He is the author of five books. Lisa Conyers is a political consultant who focuses on economics and public policy. David Boaz is executive vice president of the Cato Institute, described by Rolling Stone as ""the hottest think-tank in Washington."" His articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. He lives in Washington, DC. Stephen R. Thorne, winner of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards for narration, is a professional actor and member of the resident acting company at Providence's esteemed Trinity Repertory Company, where he has played Hamlet, Henry V, and Tom Joad." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |