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The Big Squeeze: Steven Greenhouse's Timely and Important Book on Income Inequality

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Steven Greenhouse's "The Big Squeeze" is a timely and important book that examines the causes and consequences of income inequality in America. The book draws on extensive research and interviews to make a compelling case that the gap between the rich and the poor is growing, and that this trend is having a devastating impact on the American economy and society as a whole.

Greenhouse argues that the causes of income inequality are complex and multifaceted. He points to a number of factors, including the decline of unions, the globalization of the economy, and the rise of the financial industry. He also argues that government policies, such as tax cuts for the wealthy and deregulation of the financial industry, have exacerbated the problem.

The consequences of income inequality are equally troubling. Greenhouse shows that income inequality leads to a number of social problems, such as poverty, crime, and social unrest. He also argues that income inequality stifles economic growth by reducing consumer demand and investment.

The Big Squeeze

by Steven Greenhouse

4 out of 5

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Greenhouse concludes his book with a call for action. He argues that we need to address the causes of income inequality if we want to create a more just and prosperous society. He proposes a number of policies that could help to reduce income inequality, such as raising the minimum wage, strengthening unions, and investing in education and infrastructure.

"The Big Squeeze" is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of America. Greenhouse's book provides a clear and concise analysis of the causes and consequences of income inequality, and he offers a number of concrete proposals for how we can address this problem.

Here are some excerpts from the book:

"The gap between the rich and the poor is growing, and this trend is having a devastating impact on the American economy and society as a whole."
"The causes of income inequality are complex and multifaceted, but they include the decline of unions, the globalization of the economy, and the rise of the financial industry."
"The consequences of income inequality are equally troubling. Income inequality leads to a number of social problems, such as poverty, crime, and social unrest. It also stifles economic growth by reducing consumer demand and investment."
"We need to address the causes of income inequality if we want to create a more just and prosperous society."
"There are a number of policies that could help to reduce income inequality, such as raising the minimum wage, strengthening unions, and investing in education and infrastructure."

The Big Squeeze

by Steven Greenhouse

4 out of 5