by Geoff Klinger (Author), Kevin Howley (Author)
This
book explores the American freemarket economy, espoused by Alan
Greenspan, the longtime chairman of the Federal Reserve, through
decoding the discourse of economics. Combining an analysis of both
economics and language, the legacy of Reaganomics is examined in
relation to economic inequality, fiscal policy, public discourse, and
the moral economy. How notions of easy money, conspicuous consumption,
and unlimited economic growth were harnessed to justify the Free Market
revolution is also discussed.
This book aims
to highlight the drivers of modern inequality and economic distress. It
will be relevant to students and researchers interested in the history
of economic thought and economic discourse.
