Second American Century: Four Forces for Economic Dominance - Hardcover

Kurtzman, Joel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1610393090 ISBN 13: 9781610393096

Publisher: PublicAffairs, 2014

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"Fasten your seat belts. If Kurtzman...is right, the American economy is fueled for an unprecedented takeoff into a new era of economic growth...["Unleashing the Second American Century"] offer[s] many exciting possibilities for America's future."--Kirkus

"Finally, some good news about the U.S. domestic economy and its place in the global economy. Contrary to doomsday predictions, the U.S. is poised for a second era of economic and political dominance on the world stage, argues economist Kurtzman. This book is chock-full of statistics but has a lively narrative that makes the data highly accessible. In addition, Kurtzman takes reader on a tour of some of the most vibrant sectors of the U.S. economy, starting with Cambridge, Massachusetts, which has impressive research facilities in biotech, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. He goes on to detail innovations in the energy sector and promises of a recharged manufacturing sector focused on recession-proof arenas such as software, jetliners, and food. This is a thoughtful, well-researched book, but it's the good news that makes it such good reading."--"Booklist"
"If you want to feel good about America's future, read Kurtzman."--"Financial Times"

"Fasten your seat belts. If Kurtzman...is right, the American economy is fueled for an unprecedented takeoff into a new era of economic growth...["Unleashing the Second American Century"] offer[s] many exciting possibilities for America's future."--Kirkus

"Finally, some good news about the U.S. domestic economy and its place in the global economy. Contrary to doomsday predictions, the U.S. is poised for a second era of economic and political dominance on the world stage, argues economist Kurtzman. This book is chock-full of statistics but has a lively narrative that makes the data highly accessible. In addition, Kurtzman takes reader on a tour of some of the most vibrant sectors of the U.S. economy, starting with Cambridge, Massachusetts, which has impressive research facilities in biotech, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. He goes on to detail innovations in the energy sector and promises of a recharged manufacturing sector focused on recession-proof arenas such as software, jetliners, and food. This is a thoughtful, well-researched book, but it's the good news that makes it such good reading."--"Booklist"
"[Kurtzman] offers an upbeat, mouthwatering forecast...[his] overall thesis is certainly plausible and makes for an intriguing and at times very informative read." "--Wall Street Journal"
"If you want to feel good about America's future, read Kurtzman."--"Financial Times"

"Fasten your seat belts. If Kurtzman...is right, the American economy is fueled for an unprecedented takeoff into a new era of economic growth...["Unleashing the Second American Century"] offer[s] many exciting possibilities for America's future."--Kirkus

"Finally, some good news about the U.S. domestic economy and its place in the global economy. Contrary to doomsday predictions, the U.S. is poised for a second era of economic and political dominance on the world stage, argues economist Kurtzman. This book is chock-full of statistics but has a lively narrative that makes the data highly accessible. In addition, Kurtzman takes reader on a tour of some of the most vibrant sectors of the U.S. economy, starting with Cambridge, Massachusetts, which has impressive research facilities in biotech, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. He goes on to detail innovations in the energy sector and promises of a recharged manufacturing sector focused on recession-proof arenas such as software, jetliners, and food. This is a thoughtful, well-researched book, but it's the good news that makes it such good reading."--"Booklist"
"[Kurtzman] offers an upbeat, mouthwatering forecast...[his] overall thesis is certainly plausible and makes for an intriguing and at times very informative read." --Wall Street Journal

"If you want to feel good about America's future, read Kurtzman."--Financial Times

"Fasten your seat belts. If Kurtzman...is right, the American economy is fueled for an unprecedented takeoff into a new era of economic growth...[Unleashing the Second American Century] offer[s] many exciting possibilities for America's future."--Kirkus

Book Description:

An optimistic, fact-based look at why the wind is at America's back and how four transformational forces " unrivaled manufacturing depth, soaring levels of creativity, massive new energy sources, gigantic amounts of capital waiting to be used - will propel the U.S. to new heights.

About this edition

• Publisher: PublicAffairs
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1610393090
• ISBN 13: 9781610393096
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304