Summary:
The book examines the decline of the middle class and the growing income inequality in the United States, arguing that the economic system is rigged in favor of the wealthy and powerful. It proposes a range of policy solutions aimed at restoring the concept of shared prosperity and ensuring that the economy works for the benefit of all, rather than just a privileged few.
Key points:
1. Free Market Fallacy: Reich disputes the "free market" concept, stating markets are controlled by political and economic rules, which dictate wealth and power distribution.
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