In “The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It,” Robert B. Reich offers a scathing indictment of America’s political and financial systems while proposing real solutions to fix them. He argues that the biggest problem with these systems is that they are rigged in favor of those at the top, leaving most Americans struggling paycheck-to-paycheck. The only way to change this, Reich contends, is through large-scale systemic reform.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who cares about the future of America and wants to see real change. Reich offers clear, achievable solutions that would benefit everyone, not just those at the top. Anyone interested in making our political and financial systems more fair should read this book.
Pros :
- The book is well-researched and provides lots of statistics to back up Reich’s arguments.
- It offers a clear plan of action for fixing America’s political and financial systems.
- The book is written in an easy to read style, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Cons :
- The book is very dense and can be difficult to read for some people
- Reich’s solutions may be too radical for some readers to accept
- The book does not provide concrete steps that readers can take to address the problems it highlights
Learn more about the author
Robert B. Reich is a public policy scholar, author, and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He served as Secretary of Labor under President Clinton and has written extensively on political and economic issues.
Reader Reviews
“A tour de force of well-researched and deeply analytical writing. Reich nails it.”
“A devastating critique of how our economy and political system are rigged to benefit the wealthy few at the expense of working Americans. Reich’s proposals for fixing these problems are thoughtful, realistic, and inspiring.”
“A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges we face as a country, and how we can come together to solve them.”
“This is an important book at a critical time. Reich offers cogent insights into why our political and economic systems are failing most Americans, and provides clear prescriptions for how to fix them.”
