Who's the Fairest of Them All?: The Truth about Opportunity, Taxes, and Wealth i

Description: Who's the Fairest of Them All? by Stephen Moore President Obama has declared that the standard by which all policies and policy outcomes are judged is fairness. He declared in 2011 that "weve sought to ensure that every citizen can count on some basic measure of security. We do this because we recognize that no matter how responsibly we live our lives, any one of us, at any moment, might face hard times, might face bad luck, might face a crippling illness or a layoff." And that, he says, is why we have a social safety net. He says that returning to a standard of fairness where anyone can get ahead through hard work is the "issue of our time." And perhaps it is.This book explores what it means for our economic system and our economic results to be "fair." Does it mean that everyone has a fair shot? Does it mean that everyone gets the same amount? Does it mean the government can assert the authority to forcibly take from the successful and give to the poor? Is government supposed to be Robin Hood determining who gets what? Or should the market decide that? The surprising answer: nations with free market systems that allow people to get ahead based on their own merit and achievement are the fairest of them all. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description President Obama has declared that the standard by which all policies and policy outcomes are judged is fairness. He declared in 2011 that "weve sought to ensure that every citizen can count on some basic measure of security. We do this because we recognize that no matter how responsibly we live our lives, any one of us, at any moment, might face hard times, might face bad luck, might face a crippling illness or a layoff." And that, he says, is why we have a social safety net. He says that returning to a standard of fairness where anyone can get ahead through hard work is the "issue of our time." And perhaps it is.This book explores what it means for our economic system and our economic results to be "fair." Does it mean that everyone has a fair shot? Does it mean that everyone gets the same amount? Does it mean the government can assert the authority to forcibly take from the successful and give to the poor? Is government supposed to be Robin Hood determining who gets what? Or should the market decide that? The surprising answer: nations with free market systems that allow people to get ahead based on their own merit and achievement are the fairest of them all. Author Biography Stephen Moore is senior economics writer for the Wall Street Journal editorial page and a member of the editorial board. He is also an economic commentator for CNBC TV and Fox News Channel, where he appears daily commenting on economic, fiscal policy, and political issues of the day. His most recent books include Return to Prosperity: How America Can Regain its Economic Superpower Status (Threshold, 2011). Long Description President Obama has declared that the standard by which all policies and policy outcomes are judged is fairness. He declared in 2011 that "weve sought to ensure that every citizen can count on some basic measure of security. We do this because we recognize that no matter how responsibly we live our lives, any one of us, at any moment, might face hard times, might face bad luck, might face a crippling illness or a layoff." And that, he says, is why we have a social safety net. He says that returning to a standard of fairness where anyone can get ahead through hard work is the "issue of our time." And perhaps it is. This book explores what it means for our economic system and our economic results to be "fair." Does it mean that everyone has a fair shot? Does it mean that everyone gets the same amount? Does it mean the government can assert the authority to forcibly take from the successful and give to the poor? Is government supposed to be Robin Hood determining who gets what? Or should the market decide that? The surprising answer: nations with free market systems that allow people to get ahead based on their own merit and achievement are the fairest of them all. Details ISBN1594036845 Author Stephen Moore Short Title WHOS THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL Language English ISBN-10 1594036845 ISBN-13 9781594036842 Media Book Format Hardcover Birth 1960 Year 2012 Pages 136 Imprint Encounter Books,USA Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Subtitle The Truth about Opportunity, Taxes, and Wealth in America NZ Release Date 2012-11-22 US Release Date 2012-11-22 UK Release Date 2012-11-22 Publisher Encounter Books,USA Publication Date 2012-11-22 DEWEY 332.600973 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-10-08 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100368939;

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