UID:
almahu_9949689305602882
Format:
1 online resource (305 pages)
ISBN:
0-19-006413-7
,
0-19-006414-5
,
0-19-006412-9
Content:
"What is the configuration of institutions and policies most conducive to human flourishing? The historical and comparative evidence from the world's rich democratic countries suggests that the answer is capitalism, a democratic political system, good elementary and secondary schooling, a big welfare state, employment-conducive public services, and moderate regulation of product and labor markets"--
Note:
Sources of successful societies -- Part I Social democratic capitalism -- Social democratic capitalism and the good society -- Is its success generalizable? -- Is there an attractive small-government alternative? -- Why not a basic income? -- Part II Socal democratic America -- America is underachieving -- A better America -- How to get there.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-19-006411-0
Language:
English
