The Conservative Nanny State
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In his new book, economist Dean Baker debunks the myth that conservatives favor the market over government intervention. In fact, conservatives rely on a range of "nanny state" policies that ensure the rich get richer while leaving most Americans worse off. It's time for the rules to change. Sound economic policy should harness the market in ways that produce desirable social outcomes - decent wages, good jobs and affordable health care. Dean Baker is co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research.
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Short review: This is alternative economics. A liberal economist that is more free markets on some issues that most conservatives, but not on others. The real strength of this book is way that it frames economic issues differently than how most other economists do. Most of the policy suggestions are not politically viable, but it does show there are options. If you are a liberal, read this for a different perspective on how to be liberal but still support the free market. If you are conservative, read this to show some weaknesses in how conservative policy actually gets worked out in the US. No matter who you are you will think that the author is off the wall at least part of the time.
Full review on my blog at http://www.mrshields.com/the-conservative-nanny-state/
