Unequal Democracy - (Russell Sage Foundation Co-Pub) 2nd Edition by Larry M Bartels

The book "Unequal Democracy" by Larry M.

Bartels is a groundbreaking examination of how the American political system favors the wealthy, revealing shocking truths about the country's political economy and the consequences of escalating economic inequality.

With new chapters on the political economy of the Obama era, this fully revised and expanded second edition offers a sobering account of the barriers to change posed by partisan ideologies and the political power of the wealthy. Bartels provides in-depth analyses of tax policy, partisan differences in economic performance, the struggle to raise the minimum wage, and inequalities in congressional representation, offering a comprehensive understanding of the systemic issues that perpetuate inequality.

The book is filled with evidence, insights, and surprises, making it an essential read for anyone interested in economic justice and the future of American democracy. Don't miss out on this definitive account of how and why our political system has failed to rise to the challenge of economic inequality.

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