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America's Fiscal Constitution by Bill White (2014, Hardcover) - SIGNED
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- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- ISBN
- 9781610393430
- Book Title
- America's Fiscal Constitution : Its Triumph and Collapse
- Publisher
- Public Affairs
- Item Length
- 9.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.7 in
- Genre
- Political Science, Business & Economics
- Topic
- Political Economy, Public Finance, Public Policy / Economic Policy, Government & Business, Accounting / Governmental
- Item Weight
- 29.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 576 Pages
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Publisher
Public Affairs
ISBN-10
1610393430
ISBN-13
9781610393430
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166468331
Product Key Features
Book Title
America's Fiscal Constitution : Its Triumph and Collapse
Number of Pages
576 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Political Economy, Public Finance, Public Policy / Economic Policy, Government & Business, Accounting / Governmental
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
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Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
29.1 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.3 in
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Trade
LCCN
2013-042841
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"...Lucid and pioneering...a compelling and illuminating formula for both economic growth and fiscal restraint."- James MacGregor Burns, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Professor Emeritus at Williams College "There are few Americans I trust more than Bill White. With history as his guide, White trailblazes through the Washington, D.C. bureaucratic jungle, revealing Big Truths that are bolstered with Hard Facts."- Douglas Brinkley, Professor at Rice University and CBS News Historian "A thought-provoking and well-told history of our nation's traditional financial principles. Every citizen can benefit from this book's practical insights."- Ross Perot "Bill White's thorough understanding of both finance and government allows him to trace the history of America's path to the edge of fiscal irresponsibility."- Erskine Bowles,Co-Chairman of National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility "Powerful, penetrating and persuasive...a tour de force of our fiscal history. A timely and important contribution to the raging debate on our fiscal future."- Kent Conrad (D), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee, "Will be music to the ears of budget hawks everywhere...This is an important book."- New York Times Book Review "Something remarkable...a fascinating book about our economic history ...America's Fiscal Constitution tells the story of how America has dealt with its debt since its founding, and in doing so provides a compelling roadmap to a more responsible fiscal future."- President Bill Clinton "Perhaps the best chance to avoid fiscal Armageddon will come from educating the public in the pre-Keynesian virtues of balancing the nation''s books. To this end, ''America''s Fiscal Constitution' serves a noble purpose." - the Wall Street Journal "An unusual and important book...[White] is no starry-eyed optimist and recognizes the serious political obstacles to his program. But he argues that because the reforms he supports aim to revitalize a fiscal tradition that has deep roots in American culture and history, the public can be brought around to support the sometimes painful choices they would require."- Foreign Affairs "However, rather than merely argue in the abstract, the author undergirds his case by recommending specific steps to alleviate the crisis, including, among others, establishing solely tax-financed budgets and putting bonds up for national election. Reading between the lines, White is recommending much more--and therein lies controversy, especially when it comes to military spending. A book that deserves much attention."- Kirkus Reviews "With its powerful blend of national history and government analysis, America''s Fiscal Constitution is a pick for any political studies collection." -- Midwest Book Review "Our nation cannot be strong militarily, diplomatically or politically unless it is strong economically, and we cannot remain strong economically unless we deal with our massive debt burden...A must read for those who believe that we should get our economic house in order."- James A. Baker III, former Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State "In order to understand our fiscal plight, it''s crucial to appreciate how carefully America has dealt with debt in the past. Bill White makes that tale fascinating."- Walter Isaacson, best-selling author and former CEO of CNN and managing editor of Time magazine "...Lucid and pioneering...a compelling and illuminating formula for both economic growth and fiscal restraint."- James MacGregor Burns, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Professor Emeritus at Williams College "There are few Americans I trust more than Bill White. With history as his guide, White trailblazes through the Washington, D.C. bureaucratic jungle, revealing Big Truths that are bolstered with Hard Facts."- Douglas Brinkley, Professor at Rice University and CBS News Historian "A thought-provoking and well-told history of our nation''s traditional financial principles. Every citizen can benefit from this book's practical insights."- Ross Perot "Bill White''s thorough understanding of both finance and government allows him to trace the history of America''s path to the edge of fiscal irresponsibility."- Erskine Bowles,Co-Chairman of National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility "Powerful, penetrating and persuasive...a tour de force of our fiscal history. A timely and important contribution to the raging debate on our fiscal future."- Kent Conrad (D), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee "Our federal statutory debt is now larger than the entire American economy. This is unsustainable. Everyone needs to read this book...now."- Pete Domenici (R), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee "By decrying skyrocketing federal deficits and debt, this author -- a banker and former mayor of Houston -- shows he's not a typical Democrat... White makes reform suggestions but mainly shows how different today's federal attitude toward public debt is from what it once was." -- Pittsburgh Tribune -Review, Will be music to the ears of budget hawks everywhere…This is an important book."-- New York Times Book Review Something remarkable…a fascinating book about our economic history …America's Fiscal Constitution tells the story of how America has dealt with its debt since its founding, and in doing so provides a compelling roadmap to a more responsible fiscal future."-- President Bill Clinton Perhaps the best chance to avoid fiscal Armageddon will come from educating the public in the pre-Keynesian virtues of balancing the nation's books. To this end, #145;America's Fiscal Constitution' serves a noble purpose." -- the Wall Street Journal An unusual and important book…[White] is no starry-eyed optimist and recognizes the serious political obstacles to his program. But he argues that because the reforms he supports aim to revitalize a fiscal tradition that has deep roots in American culture and history, the public can be brought around to support the sometimes painful choices they would require."-- Foreign Affairs However, rather than merely argue in the abstract, the author undergirds his case by recommending specific steps to alleviate the crisis, including, among others, establishing solely tax-financed budgets and putting bonds up for national election. Reading between the lines, White is recommending much more—and therein lies controversy, especially when it comes to military spending. A book that deserves much attention."-- Kirkus Reviews Our nation cannot be strong militarily, diplomatically or politically unless it is strong economically, and we cannot remain strong economically unless we deal with our massive debt burden…A must read for those who believe that we should get our economic house in order."-- James A. Baker III, former Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State In order to understand our fiscal plight, it's crucial to appreciate how carefully America has dealt with debt in the past. Bill White makes that tale fascinating."-- Walter Isaacson, best-selling author and former CEO of CNN and managing editor of Time magazine …Lucid and pioneering…a compelling and illuminating formula for both economic growth and fiscal restraint."-- James MacGregor Burns, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Professor Emeritus at Williams College There are few Americans I trust more than Bill White. With history as his guide, White trailblazes through the Washington, D.C. bureaucratic jungle, revealing Big Truths that are bolstered with Hard Facts."-- Douglas Brinkley, Professor at Rice University and CBS News Historian A thought-provoking and well-told history of our nation's traditional financial principles. Every citizen can benefit from this book's practical insights."-- Ross Perot Bill White's thorough understanding of both finance and government allows him to trace the history of America's path to the edge of fiscal irresponsibility."-- Erskine Bowles,Co-Chairman of National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility Powerful, penetrating and persuasive…a tour de force of our fiscal history. A timely and important contribution to the raging debate on our fiscal future."-- Kent Conrad (D), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee Our federal statutory debt is now larger than the entire American economy. This is unsustainable. Everyone needs to read this book…now."-- Pete Domenici (R), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee, Will be music to the ears of budget hawks everywhere…This is an important book."-- New York Times Book Review Something remarkable…a fascinating book about our economic history …America's Fiscal Constitution tells the story of how America has dealt with its debt since its founding, and in doing so provides a compelling roadmap to a more responsible fiscal future."-- President Bill Clinton Perhaps the best chance to avoid fiscal Armageddon will come from educating the public in the pre-Keynesian virtues of balancing the nation''s books. To this end, #145;America''s Fiscal Constitution' serves a noble purpose." -- the Wall Street Journal An unusual and important book…[White] is no starry-eyed optimist and recognizes the serious political obstacles to his program. But he argues that because the reforms he supports aim to revitalize a fiscal tradition that has deep roots in American culture and history, the public can be brought around to support the sometimes painful choices they would require."-- Foreign Affairs However, rather than merely argue in the abstract, the author undergirds his case by recommending specific steps to alleviate the crisis, including, among others, establishing solely tax-financed budgets and putting bonds up for national election. Reading between the lines, White is recommending much more—and therein lies controversy, especially when it comes to military spending. A book that deserves much attention."-- Kirkus Reviews Our nation cannot be strong militarily, diplomatically or politically unless it is strong economically, and we cannot remain strong economically unless we deal with our massive debt burden…A must read for those who believe that we should get our economic house in order."-- James A. Baker III, former Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State In order to understand our fiscal plight, it''s crucial to appreciate how carefully America has dealt with debt in the past. Bill White makes that tale fascinating."-- Walter Isaacson, best-selling author and former CEO of CNN and managing editor of Time magazine …Lucid and pioneering…a compelling and illuminating formula for both economic growth and fiscal restraint."-- James MacGregor Burns, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Professor Emeritus at Williams College There are few Americans I trust more than Bill White. With history as his guide, White trailblazes through the Washington, D.C. bureaucratic jungle, revealing Big Truths that are bolstered with Hard Facts."-- Douglas Brinkley, Professor at Rice University and CBS News Historian A thought-provoking and well-told history of our nation''s traditional financial principles. Every citizen can benefit from this book's practical insights."-- Ross Perot Bill White''s thorough understanding of both finance and government allows him to trace the history of America''s path to the edge of fiscal irresponsibility."-- Erskine Bowles,Co-Chairman of National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility Powerful, penetrating and persuasive…a tour de force of our fiscal history. A timely and important contribution to the raging debate on our fiscal future."-- Kent Conrad (D), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee Our federal statutory debt is now larger than the entire American economy. This is unsustainable. Everyone needs to read this book…now."-- Pete Domenici (R), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee By decrying skyrocketing federal deficits and debt, this author — a banker and former mayor of Houston — shows he's not a typical Democrat… White makes reform suggestions but mainly shows how different today's federal attitude toward public debt is from what it once was." — Pittsburgh Tribune -Review, "Something remarkable...a fascinating book about our economic history ...America's Fiscal Constitution tells the story of how America has dealt with its debt since its founding, and in doing so provides a compelling roadmap to a more responsible fiscal future."-- President Bill Clinton "Our nation cannot be strong militarily, diplomatically or politically unless it is strong economically, and we cannot remain strong economically unless we deal with our massive debt burden...A must read for those who believe that we should get our economic house in order."-- James A. Baker III, former Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State "In order to understand our fiscal plight, it's crucial to appreciate how carefully America has dealt with debt in the past. Bill White makes that tale fascinating."-- Walter Isaacson, best-selling author and former CEO of CNN and managing editor of Time magazine "...Lucid and pioneering...a compelling and illuminating formula for both economic growth and fiscal restraint."-- James MacGregor Burns, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Professor Emeritus at Williams College "There are few Americans I trust more than Bill White. With history as his guide, White trailblazes through the Washington, D.C. bureaucratic jungle, revealing Big Truths that are bolstered with Hard Facts."-- Douglas Brinkley, Professor at Rice University and CBS News Historian "A thought-provoking and well-told history of our nation's traditional financial principles. Every citizen can benefit from this book's practical insights."-- Ross Perot "Bill White's thorough understanding of both finance and government allows him to trace the history of America's path to the edge of fiscal irresponsibility."-- Erskine Bowles,Co-Chairman of National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility "Powerful, penetrating and persuasive...a tour de force of our fiscal history. A timely and important contribution to the raging debate on our fiscal future."-- Kent Conrad (D), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee "Our federal statutory debt is now larger than the entire American economy. This is unsustainable. Everyone needs to read this book...now."-- Pete Domenici (R), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee, "However, rather than merely argue in the abstract, the author undergirds his case by recommending specific steps to alleviate the crisis, including, among others, establishing solely tax-financed budgets and putting bonds up for national election. Reading between the lines, White is recommending much more--and therein lies controversy, especially when it comes to military spending. A book that deserves much attention."- Kirkus Reviews "With its powerful blend of national history and government analysis, America's Fiscal Constitution is a pick for any political studies collection." -- Midwest Book Review "Our nation cannot be strong militarily, diplomatically or politically unless it is strong economically, and we cannot remain strong economically unless we deal with our massive debt burden...A must read for those who believe that we should get our economic house in order."- James A. Baker III, former Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State "In order to understand our fiscal plight, it's crucial to appreciate how carefully America has dealt with debt in the past. Bill White makes that tale fascinating."- Walter Isaacson, best-selling author and former CEO of CNN and managing editor of Time magazine, "Will be music to the ears of budget hawks everywhere...This is an important book."- New York Times Book Review "Something remarkable...a fascinating book about our economic history ...America's Fiscal Constitution tells the story of how America has dealt with its debt since its founding, and in doing so provides a compelling roadmap to a more responsible fiscal future."- President Bill Clinton "Perhaps the best chance to avoid fiscal Armageddon will come from educating the public in the pre-Keynesian virtues of balancing the nation's books. To this end, 'America's Fiscal Constitution' serves a noble purpose." - the Wall Street Journal "An unusual and important book...[White] is no starry-eyed optimist and recognizes the serious political obstacles to his program. But he argues that because the reforms he supports aim to revitalize a fiscal tradition that has deep roots in American culture and history, the public can be brought around to support the sometimes painful choices they would require."- Foreign Affairs, Will be music to the ears of budget hawks everywhere…This is an important book."-- New York Times Book Review Something remarkable…a fascinating book about our economic history …America's Fiscal Constitution tells the story of how America has dealt with its debt since its founding, and in doing so provides a compelling roadmap to a more responsible fiscal future."-- President Bill Clinton Perhaps the best chance to avoid fiscal Armageddon will come from educating the public in the pre-Keynesian virtues of balancing the nation's books. To this end, #145;America's Fiscal Constitution' serves a noble purpose." -- the Wall Street Journal However, rather than merely argue in the abstract, the author undergirds his case by recommending specific steps to alleviate the crisis, including, among others, establishing solely tax-financed budgets and putting bonds up for national election. Reading between the lines, White is recommending much more—and therein lies controversy, especially when it comes to military spending. A book that deserves much attention."-- Kirkus Reviews Our nation cannot be strong militarily, diplomatically or politically unless it is strong economically, and we cannot remain strong economically unless we deal with our massive debt burden…A must read for those who believe that we should get our economic house in order."-- James A. Baker III, former Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State In order to understand our fiscal plight, it's crucial to appreciate how carefully America has dealt with debt in the past. Bill White makes that tale fascinating."-- Walter Isaacson, best-selling author and former CEO of CNN and managing editor of Time magazine …Lucid and pioneering…a compelling and illuminating formula for both economic growth and fiscal restraint."-- James MacGregor Burns, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Professor Emeritus at Williams College There are few Americans I trust more than Bill White. With history as his guide, White trailblazes through the Washington, D.C. bureaucratic jungle, revealing Big Truths that are bolstered with Hard Facts."-- Douglas Brinkley, Professor at Rice University and CBS News Historian A thought-provoking and well-told history of our nation's traditional financial principles. Every citizen can benefit from this book's practical insights."-- Ross Perot Bill White's thorough understanding of both finance and government allows him to trace the history of America's path to the edge of fiscal irresponsibility."-- Erskine Bowles,Co-Chairman of National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility Powerful, penetrating and persuasive…a tour de force of our fiscal history. A timely and important contribution to the raging debate on our fiscal future."-- Kent Conrad (D), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee Our federal statutory debt is now larger than the entire American economy. This is unsustainable. Everyone needs to read this book…now."-- Pete Domenici (R), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee, Something remarkable…a fascinating book about our economic history …America's Fiscal Constitution tells the story of how America has dealt with its debt since its founding, and in doing so provides a compelling roadmap to a more responsible fiscal future."-- President Bill Clinton However, rather than merely argue in the abstract, the author undergirds his case by recommending specific steps to alleviate the crisis, including, among others, establishing solely tax-financed budgets and putting bonds up for national election. Reading between the lines, White is recommending much more—and therein lies controversy, especially when it comes to military spending. A book that deserves much attention."-- Kirkus Reviews Our nation cannot be strong militarily, diplomatically or politically unless it is strong economically, and we cannot remain strong economically unless we deal with our massive debt burden…A must read for those who believe that we should get our economic house in order."-- James A. Baker III, former Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State In order to understand our fiscal plight, it's crucial to appreciate how carefully America has dealt with debt in the past. Bill White makes that tale fascinating."-- Walter Isaacson, best-selling author and former CEO of CNN and managing editor of Time magazine …Lucid and pioneering…a compelling and illuminating formula for both economic growth and fiscal restraint."-- James MacGregor Burns, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Professor Emeritus at Williams College There are few Americans I trust more than Bill White. With history as his guide, White trailblazes through the Washington, D.C. bureaucratic jungle, revealing Big Truths that are bolstered with Hard Facts."-- Douglas Brinkley, Professor at Rice University and CBS News Historian A thought-provoking and well-told history of our nation's traditional financial principles. Every citizen can benefit from this book's practical insights."-- Ross Perot Bill White's thorough understanding of both finance and government allows him to trace the history of America's path to the edge of fiscal irresponsibility."-- Erskine Bowles,Co-Chairman of National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility Powerful, penetrating and persuasive…a tour de force of our fiscal history. A timely and important contribution to the raging debate on our fiscal future."-- Kent Conrad (D), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee Our federal statutory debt is now larger than the entire American economy. This is unsustainable. Everyone needs to read this book…now."-- Pete Domenici (R), former Chairman of the US Senate Budget Committee
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What would Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln, the Roosevelts, Truman, and Eisenhower have done about today's federal debt crisis? America's Fiscal Constitution tells the remarkable story of fiscal heroes who imposed clear limits on the use of federal debt, limits that for two centuries were part of an unwritten constitution. Those national leaders borrowed only for extraordinary purposes and relied on well-defined budget practices to balance federal spending and revenues. That traditional fiscal constitution collapsed in 2001. Afterward -- for the first time in history -- federal elected officials cut taxes during war, funded permanent new programs entirely with debt, grew dependent on foreign creditors, and claimed that the economy could not thrive without routine federal borrowing. For most of the nation's history, conservatives fought to restrain the growth of government by insisting that new programs be paid for with taxation, while progressives sought to preserve opportunities for people on the way up by balancing budgets. Virtually all mainstream politicians recognized that excessive debt could jeopardize private investment and national independence. With original scholarship and the benefit of experience in finance and public service, Bill White dispels common budget myths and distills practical lessons from the nation's five previous spikes in debt. America's Fiscal Constitution offers an objective and hopeful guide for people trying to make sense of the nation's current, most severe, debt crisis and its impact on their lives and our future., Through eye-opening analysis of the role of debt in American history, a renowned finance expert and three-term Democratic mayor of Houston illuminates how debt now threatens our future, and suggests sensible bipartisan approaches to resolving the crisis., What would Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln, the Roosevelts, Truman, and Eisenhower have done about today's federal debt crisis?America's Fiscal Constitution tells the remarkable story of fiscal heroes who imposed clear limits on the use of federal debt, limits that for two centuries were part of an unwritten constitution. Those national leaders borrowed only for extraordinary purposes and relied on well-defined budget practices to balance federal spending and revenues. That traditional fiscal constitution collapsed in 2001. Afterward,for the first time in history,federal elected officials cut taxes during war, funded permanent new programs entirely with debt, grew dependent on foreign creditors, and claimed that the economy could not thrive without routine federal borrowing.For most of the nation's history, conservatives fought to restrain the growth of government by insisting that new programs be paid for with taxation, while progressives sought to preserve opportunities for people on the way up by balancing budgets. Virtually all mainstream politicians recognized that excessive debt could jeopardize private investment and national independence.With original scholarship and the benefit of experience in finance and public service, Bill White dispels common budget myths and distills practical lessons from the nation's five previous spikes in debt. America's Fiscal Constitution offers an objective and hopeful guide for people trying to make sense of the nation's current, most severe, debt crisis and its impact on their lives and our future., What would Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln, the Roosevelts, Truman, and Eisenhower have done about today's federal debt crisis? America's Fiscal Constitution tells the remarkable story of fiscal heroes who imposed clear limits on the use of federal debt, limits that for two centuries were part of an unwritten constitution. Those national leaders borrowed only for extraordinary purposes and relied on well-defined budget practices to balance federal spending and revenues. That traditional fiscal constitution collapsed in 2001. Afterward--for the first time in history--federal elected officials cut taxes during war, funded permanent new programs entirely with debt, grew dependent on foreign creditors, and claimed that the economy could not thrive without routine federal borrowing. For most of the nation's history, conservatives fought to restrain the growth of government by insisting that new programs be paid for with taxation, while progressives sought to preserve opportunities for people on the way up by balancing budgets. Virtually all mainstream politicians recognized that excessive debt could jeopardize private investment and national independence. With original scholarship and the benefit of experience in finance and public service, Bill White dispels common budget myths and distills practical lessons from the nation's five previous spikes in debt. America's Fiscal Constitution offers an objective and hopeful guide for people trying to make sense of the nation's current, most severe, debt crisis and its impact on their lives and our future.
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