Five easy theses

By James M. Stone

Subjects: New York Times bestseller, United states, social policy, United states, social conditions, 1980-, Economic conditions, Social policy, Social conditions, Economic policy, nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-nonfiction=2016-05-22, United states, economic conditions, 2009-, United states, economic policy, 2009-

Description: America today confronts a host of urgent problems, many of them seemingly intractable, but some we are entirely capable of solving. Insurance executive and philanthropist James M. Stone presents specific, common-sense solutions to a handful of our most pressing challenges, showing how simple it would be to shore up Social Security, rein in an out-of-control financial sector, reduce inequality, and make healthcare and education better and more affordable. The means are right in front of us, Stone explains, in various policy options that -- if implemented -- could preserve or enhance government revenue while also channeling the national economy toward the greater good.