The Good Society

The legendary economist explains how a nation can remain both compassionate and fiscally sound, with “common sense raised to the level of genius” ( The New Yorker ).   This compact, eloquent book offers a blueprint for a workable national agenda that allows for human weakness without compromising a humane culture. Arguing that it is in the best interest of the United States to avoid excessive wealth and income inequality, and to safeguard the well-being of its citizens, he explores how the