Building the New American Economy

The influential economist offers a persuasive strategy for a more just and sustainable economy—with a forward by Bernie Sanders.   The New York Times has said that Jeffrey D. Sachs is “probably the most important economist in the world.” Now, in a book that combines impassioned manifesto with a plan of action, Sachs charts a path to move America toward sustainable development. Sustainable development is a holistic approach to public policy that unifies economic, social, and environmental ob