Summary:
The book examines the economic challenges facing the United States after the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the widening income gap and the shrinking middle class. It argues that the concentration of wealth among a small elite is unsustainable for the economy and proposes policy solutions to redistribute income and stimulate broad-based growth.
Key points:
1. Wealth Gap: Reich explains that as the richest get richer, economic power shifts, hurting consumer demand. He says the middle class drives the economy, but their limited spending power harms overall economic health.
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