New Press
The Vampire State: And Other Myths and Fallacies about the U.S. Economy
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- Fred L Block
- New Press
- Paperback
- 9781565841949
- 7.95 X 5.12 X 0.96 inches
- 0.77 pounds
- Political Science > Public Policy - Economic Policy
- English
Secure TransactionBook Description
The Vampire State is a popular and provocative look at the muddled way we talk about economics in America. In engaging prose, Fred L. Block argues that many familiar metaphors, such as the image of the government as a vampire sucking the lifeblood from our economy, are patently false and based on bad economics. He explains why balancing the federal budget will not solve our economic problems, shows the flaws in the arguments for a global free trade regime, and uses a series of counter-metaphors to suggest reforms we desperately need.
Author Bio
Fred Block specializes in economic sociology and political sociology. He also leads the Center for Engaged Scholarship that provides fellowship support for Ph.D. students in the social sciences whose work has the potential to make U.S. society more egalitarian, more democratic, and more environmentally sustainable.
Research Interests
Block’s recent writing focuses on innovation in the U.S. economy, the intellectual legacy of Karl Polanyi, and the critique of free market economics.
Education
- Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
- B.A., Columbia College, New York City
Source: University of California, Davis - Department of Sociology
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