{"product_id":"honest-book-of-capitalism","title":"Honest Book of Capitalism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA defense of economic freedom from America's top conservative thinkersthe second book in the PragerU Honest Book series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSocialist ideas are on the rise. New York City, the seat of the global economy, has an avowedly socialist mayor. The United Kingdom now spends more annually on welfare than it takes in through income taxes. A record number of Americans feel life is unaffordable. Has capitalism failed?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Honest Book of Capitalism,\u003c\/i\u003e America's top economic experts defend the timeless principles that have created unprecedented freedom and prosperity in societies around the world. Backed by evidence and armed with common sense, they expose the immorality of Marxism and reveal why failed economic policies bankrupt both individuals and nations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in PragerU's famously accessible style, this volume contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters by world-renowned thinkers including Ben Shapiro, Arthur Brooks, Rachel Cruze, Steve Forbes, Amity Shlaes, Nikki Haley, Michael Shellenberger, Carol Roth, George Will, Walter Williams, and the late Charlie Kirk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebuttals to common progressive claims like ';as the rich get richer, the poor get poorer,' ';a higher minimum wage helps low-income workers,' and ';the rich need to pay their fair share.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFascinating historical facts and examples, such as why President Hoover failed during the depression, why government-backed solar companies failed while the privately backed transcontinental railroad succeeded, and what the Wright brothers can teach us about innovation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEconomic freedom isn't a system holding you back; it's an opportunity to create the life you want. \u003ci\u003eThe Honest Book of Capitalism\u003c\/i\u003e pinpoints where America has gone wrong, and how we can create a more prosperous society for everyone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDefending Economic Freedom: \u003c\/b\u003eThe second book in the PragerU Honest Book series delivers a compelling case for capitalism, showing how free markets have created unprecedented prosperity, opportunity, and individual freedom around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsights From Leading Conservative Thinkers: \u003c\/b\u003eFeatures chapters from renowned voices including Ben Shapiro, Arthur Brooks, Steve Forbes, Nikki Haley, Rachel Cruze, George Will, Walter Williams, Michael Shellenberger, Carol Roth, Amity Shlaes, Charlie Kirk, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnswers To Today's Biggest Economic Debates:\u003c\/b\u003e Challenges common claims about wealth inequality, minimum wage laws, taxation, and socialism with evidence-based arguments rooted in economics, history, and real-world outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory Lessons With Modern Relevance: \u003c\/b\u003eExplores fascinating examples of success and failure, from the Great Depression and President Hoover's policies to innovation lessons from the Wright brothers and the rise of transformative private enterprise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessible Guide To Prosperity and Opportunity:\u003c\/b\u003e Written in PragerU's clear, engaging style, this book explains where America has gone wrong economically and offers a roadmap to greater prosperity for individuals, families, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57695171248501,"sku":"9780063588028","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/honest-book-of-capitalism","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}