Balancing the Budget is a Progressive Priority

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Economic Policy, Business & Finance, Economics
Cover of the book Balancing the Budget is a Progressive Priority by Donald H. Taylor, Jr., Springer New York
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Donald H. Taylor, Jr. ISBN: 9781461436645
Publisher: Springer New York Publication: April 23, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
ISBN: 9781461436645
Publisher: Springer New York
Publication: April 23, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Progressives need a balanced federal budget more than Conservatives, because they believe that government has an important role to play in modern life. Lack of a long term plan to move toward a sustainable budget crowds out short term Progressive priorities: infrastructure spending, green technology, education and needed governmental interventions in the short term to support and improve our weak economy. The federal budget is unsustainable. For all the bluster of the debt ceiling debate, the plan passed so far does not address the changes most obviously needed if we are to ever have a balanced budget again: an increase in taxes and the next steps on health reform to address the biggest driver of our long term budget deficit, health care costs. Slowing the rate at which health care costs are growing is a necessary, but not a sufficient condition to developing a long range balanced budget. You should ask any politician saying they think a balanced budget is a priority one question: what is your health reform plan? Without one, they have no hope of achieving their goal. This book offers progressives solutions to health care reform and a balanced budget, and will be of interest to academics, students and educated readers interested in politics, public policy and government finance.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Progressives need a balanced federal budget more than Conservatives, because they believe that government has an important role to play in modern life. Lack of a long term plan to move toward a sustainable budget crowds out short term Progressive priorities: infrastructure spending, green technology, education and needed governmental interventions in the short term to support and improve our weak economy. The federal budget is unsustainable. For all the bluster of the debt ceiling debate, the plan passed so far does not address the changes most obviously needed if we are to ever have a balanced budget again: an increase in taxes and the next steps on health reform to address the biggest driver of our long term budget deficit, health care costs. Slowing the rate at which health care costs are growing is a necessary, but not a sufficient condition to developing a long range balanced budget. You should ask any politician saying they think a balanced budget is a priority one question: what is your health reform plan? Without one, they have no hope of achieving their goal. This book offers progressives solutions to health care reform and a balanced budget, and will be of interest to academics, students and educated readers interested in politics, public policy and government finance.

More books from Springer New York

Cover of the book Chemotherapy in Psychiatry by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Crime and Transition in Central and Eastern Europe by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Public Health Perspectives on Disability by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book The Physics of Invisibility by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Anticipatory Systems by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Rare Malignant Skin Tumors by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Analog Organic Electronics by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Government e-Strategic Planning and Management by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Child Maltreatment and the Law by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Interdisciplinary Applications of the Person-Centered Approach by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Understanding Analysis by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Safety of Meat and Processed Meat by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Skin of Color by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Handbook of Insurance by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
Cover of the book Oncologic Emergencies by Donald H. Taylor, Jr.
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy