An academic and activist takes an entertaining look at the Nordic welfare state-and shows us how we, too, can have a far more equal and just economic system
GEORGE LAKEY is Visiting Professor at Swarthmore College. He is the author of many books and articles and has written for Waging Nonviolence and Common Dreams, among other publications.
"Here, Lakey combines historical analysis, economic data and
interview-based opinion to produce something that delivers much
more than each of those could do in isolation. As a result, Viking
Economics tells a story of economic change and the foundations on
which it was built at a time when it is so obvious that such
narratives are desperately needed in modern political
discourse."--Richard Murphy, Times Higher Education magazine
"Viking Economics shows us there's no reason we couldn't be making
far more progress across a wide range of problems. George Lakey is
great at explaining why." --Bill McKibben, environmentalist and
author, Distinguished Scholar at Middlebury College, founder of
350.org
"Carrying student debt? Working longer hours with no vacation? Do
you wonder if it is possible for the U.S. to reverse a generation
of extreme inequality? It doesn't have to be this way. Viking
Economics helps us envision a different way of organizing our
economy to put people and planet first. " --Chuck Collins, Senior
Scholar, Institute for Policy Studies, author of Wealthy, Come Home
"The Nordic model has proven extraordinarily successful in ensuring
a decent standard of living for all the citizens of these
countries, while at the same time keeping them open to
international trade and at the forefront of technology. This short
book is a great starting point for those looking for insights into
the origins and structure of this model." --Dean Baker is
Co-Director of Center for Economic and Policy Research and author
of Getting Back to Full Employment: A Better Bargain for Working
People "Brilliant, fun to read, and most timely--just what
Americans need right now! Lakey busts key myths that keep us
believing we can't have the society we want. Bravo for this great
source of evidence-grounded hope!"--Frances Moore Lappé, author of
Diet for a Small Planet and Getting a Grip: Clarity, Creativity and
Courage for the World We Want
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