Reaganomics vs. the Modern Economy: The Conflict That Divides America

'Reaganomics vs the Modern Economy'' defines the modern economy including the critical contributions of the public sector. It describes the history of political frustrations and resistance to government that led to Ronald Reagans election. We learn how market forces, not Reaganomics, ended stagflation in the 1980s. But confusion and Reagan's personal popularity continue to produce unworkable policies. Michael Gilbert shows how we can reduce dissension and division in the country by implementing policies that meet the requirements of our modern economy. The failures of Reaganomics are our guide for what not to do.