Payment Due - A Nation in Debt, a Generation in Trouble

Informationen zum Autor Timothy J Penny Klappentext This book explores the politics of the debt and entitlement dilemma, and explains the dilemma in terms of constitutional power, current politics, and policy choices. It provides the clear presentation of complex economic concepts and arguments essential to understanding the federal deficit debate. Zusammenfassung This book explores the politics of the debt and entitlement dilemma, and explains the dilemma in terms of constitutional power, current politics, and policy choices. It provides the clear presentation of complex economic concepts and arguments essential to understanding the federal deficit debate. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface and Acknowledgments -- A Clear and Present Dilemma -- Origins of the Dilemma -- Politics and Institutions: The Dilemma’s Context -- False Starts: Two Failures to Reform -- Principles, Solutions, and Leadership -- Discussion Questions -- Options for 2030: Long-Term Entitlement Reforms -- Deficit Reduction: Specific Options -- Other Current Options: Deficit-Reduction Possibilities -- To Learn More

Product details

• Authors: Timothy J Penny, Timothy J. Penny, Timothy J. Schier Penny, Steve Schier, Steven E. Schier
• Publisher: Perseus Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.02.1996
• EAN: 9780813325996
• ISBN: 978-0-8133-2599-6
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Dilemmas in American Politics
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, Wirtschaftstheorie und -philosophie, Öffentliche Finanzen, Besteuerung