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Voices On The Economy (VOTE) is a refreshing change from the vast majority of economic textbooks. Instead of trying to sell you on the liberal, conservative, or radical economic approach, the book offers all three, side by side, without any biases. It helps you sort through the noise and rhetoric to compare and contrast different ideas for solving our urgent economic problems. Twelve issues are covered in depth, including healthcare, the environment, housing, product safety, livelihood, market power, international trade, economic stability, agriculture, retirement security, income distribution, and the federal budget. Whether you’re passionate about economics or have never taken an economics class before, Voices On The Economy will engage and entertain you. It’s filled with stories, exercises, and lively activities that teach you how to become fluent in multiple perspectives so you can be a respectful listener, passionate advocate, and intelligent debater. By understanding all the ideas on the table, you might be inspired to find a completely new way to think about economics. You might be our next great economic thinker.
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Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review
…[A]n ambitious journey that unravels the complex nature of economic thought through an open-minded, multifaceted lens. This comprehensive book is both an educational resource and a platform for fostering dialogue among diverse economic ideologies—conservative, radical, and liberal—without bias. … Voices On The Economy is a timely and resonant book that addresses critical economic issues with concepts and anecdotes that are as educational as they are thought-provoking. … Including relatable stories and lively examples makes the content accessible, resonating with novices and seasoned economists alike. Amy S. Cramer and Laura Markowitz bridge differing ideologies and invite readers to explore innovative solutions without the constraints of partisan rhetoric—a well-researched, informative, and enlightening book with a message that contemporary readers need to hear.”
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“The authors are steadfast in their pursuit of objectivity … An evenhanded and informative economics textbook.” — Kirkus Reviews
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