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America emerged from Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal with strong democratic values and broadly shared prosperity. But for the past thirty years American politics has been dominated by a conservative movement determined to undermine the New Deal’s achievements. Now, the tide may be turning–and in The Conscience of a Liberal Paul Krugman, the world’s most widely read economist and one of its most influential political commentators, charts the way to reform. Krugman ranges over a century of history and shows that neither the American middle-class nor the baby boomers grew up in the increasingly oligarchic nation we have become over the past generation evolved naturally: both were created, to a large extent, by government policies guided by organized political movements. The Conscience of a Liberal promises to reshape public debate about American social policy and become a touchstone work for an entire generation.
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"Lots of people have a beef with Krugman because he is so partisan, maintaining some fiction that economists ought only to concern themselves with effeciency and scientific objectivity. In this book, Krugman takes a "no-apologies" stance for his partisanship and goes on the offensive instead. Armed with historic economic data, Krugman makes his case that purposeful and careful economic governance creates rather than erodes a strong middle class. I found myself sharing some of his righteous indignation as he detailed how privatization allowed an effective seccession from society by the rich. Great book that got me thinking!"
— Tylernickl (5 out of 5 stars)
The Conscience of a Liberal Listener Reviews
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" good overview of the progressive movement "
— Elisa, 2/9/2014 -
" Though the title implies a concise articulation of the liberal philosophy, (like Goldwater's Conscience of a Conservative), Krugman's book would better be described as a broad survey of America's economic and political history over the past 150 years. Careful students of economics and politics will see much that is familiar, but I found many aspects of the book enlightening and even shocking. "
— Joe, 1/31/2014 -
" Very coherent and readable, but of course, since it was first published in 2007, it is a little dated in some of the discussion. "
— David, 1/30/2014 -
" Good, but as usual I'm disappointed by Krugman the political analyst. His economic work is too good to write books and columns that gloss over facts. Though his conclusions are generally grounded in economic theory and empirics, he often fails to appropriately demarcate these arguments from those based on softer reasoning. "
— Evan, 1/26/2014 -
" A competent and readable summary of liberal thoughts and action. Krugman has a solid foundation in history, and a compelling argument for values in economic decisions. "
— Dave, 1/26/2014 -
" Book on CD, very interesting. Explains economy and politics so it is easy to comprehend. "
— Bebe, 1/15/2014 -
" Let's bring back "The New Deal" tailored to our age with universal health care and a "Great Compression" to reduce the obscene disparity between the ultra wealthy and the rest of us. It can and should be done and Krugman tells us why and how. "
— Joshua, 12/31/2013 -
" This book finally made me feel like I could argue about my views and have the economic background to color them in. "
— Thomas, 12/14/2013 -
" I think the reviews for this book were pretty poor, but there's nothing wrong with Krugman's analysis. Essentially, he writes about how we got where we are - exploiting racism in the South to keep Democrats out of the White House - and what we need to do to move forward (elect a Democrat!) "
— Gabriel, 11/9/2013 -
" I actually listened to this on tape and then bought a copy for reference purposes. Easy to read with clearly reasoned arguments, though biased. Read with an open mind, or it will drive some people insane. I enjoyed it. "
— Connor, 2/6/2013 -
" He does a good job explaining the motives and reasons for liberal thinking, but I don't agree with his philosophy so it's hard to really like the book. Good for understand other views though. "
— Austin, 2/5/2013 -
" Good read. I wish we had his insigts. "
— Simon, 11/21/2012 -
" recent American economic history - what Reagan & B43 did, how & how to do much better "
— Peter, 9/28/2012 -
" Lots of good history on the American political landscape. I did learn a lot, but it also depressed me some. If the American people can be so duped as they have been the past 30 years or so, how much hope is there that they will ever wise up??? "
— SD, 8/4/2012 -
" Very well-written. I should have read it a few years ago when I was still optimistic about a progressive movement in this country. "
— Melissa, 5/1/2012 -
" Krugman makes a nice case for the liberal point of view. He's one of those authors with whom I agree with almost anything he writes. "
— Daniel, 8/17/2011 -
" Very well-written. I should have read it a few years ago when I was still optimistic about a progressive movement in this country. "
— Melissa, 2/19/2011 -
" Taught me more about the history of American politics than anything I've ever read! Awesome read and has gotten me more self assured of my position on politics than ever before. Thanks, Paul. "
— Colleen, 1/27/2011 -
" Of particular interest is how the lines between republican and democratic voting in the house and senate wasn't so predictable 50 years ago. Krugman is a joy to read. "
— Mike, 12/2/2010 -
" Amazing about what you do not know about American Economic History. "
— Mark, 11/16/2010 -
" Lots of good history on the American political landscape. I did learn a lot, but it also depressed me some. If the American people can be so duped as they have been the past 30 years or so, how much hope is there that they will ever wise up??? "
— SD, 11/14/2010 -
" This is a watered down version of Krugman's "The Great Unraveling" but it is intended as a way to get alternate discourse to the masses. More of this literature from an author of this magnitude is needed, particularly in America. "
— Jeff, 10/23/2010 -
" Krugman seems to have a really well-cooked recipe for his country. "
— Hieu, 8/21/2010 -
" Speak your mind and be damned of the blow back if you are telling the truth. "
— Aaron, 7/27/2010
About Paul Krugman
Paul Krugman, recipient of the 2008 Nobel Prize in economics and author of three New York Times bestsellers, has been a columnist at the New York Times for twenty years. He is a distinguished professor at City University of New York.
About Jason Culp
Jason Culp, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, has been acting since the age of ten, and his credits include a variety of television, theater, and film roles. He is best known for his role as Julian Jerome on General Hospital. In addition to audiobooks and voice-over work in national commercials, he has also narrated documentaries for National Geographic and the History Channel.