From one of the most respected and vigorous economic thinkers in Washington, a wake-up call about the perils of unfettered globalization. In this impassioned, prescient book, Pat Choate shows us that while increased worldwide economic integration has some benefits for our fiscal efficiency, it also creates dependencies, vulnerabilities, national security risks, and social costs that now outweigh its advantages. He takes the long view of developments such as technology-driven progress, the offshoring of jobs, and open trade, arguing that current U.S. policies are leading to worldwide economic and political instability, in much the same way as before the Great Depression. Choate writes convincingly about the Defense Department’s growing dependence on foreign sources for its technologies, the leasing of parts of our interstate highway system to overseas investors, China’s economic mercantilism, and international currency manipulation that damages the dollar. We have been borrowing heavily from foreign lenders, who by 2009 will own more than half of the Treasury debt, a third of U.S. corporate bonds, and a sixth of U.S. corporate assets—all of which, if handled improperly, could trigger a global economic collapse. But our economic forecast need not be dire. Choate sees a way out of these dilemmas and presents politically viable steps the United States can take to remain sovereign, prosperous, and secure. He presents bold new research that identifies the special interests and structural corruption that have overtaken our democracy—and shows how they can be corrected. He illustrates how our policy-making and legislative process, currently beholden to the highest bidder, can be transformed from one of corporatism and elitism into one of greater transparency. Clear-eyed and persuasive, this is sure to be one of the most widely discussed books of the year.

Dangerous Business: The Risks of Globalization for America

Business & Money

Choate, Pat

Economics

KNOPF

When the U.S. financial structure collapsed in fall 2008, it quickly became clear that our system of market capitalism was broken, endangered by decades of absolutist market dogma, shortsighted policies, and the abandonment of America's working people. Now, as the Obama administration seeks to repair the country's economy, one thing is clear: this crisis calls for drastic reforms. Regrettably, the government's response, so far, has been inadequate. In Saving Capitalism, economist and bestselling author Pat Choate offers six game-changing actions that can strengthen the U.S. economy now and stimulate long-term, self-sustaining, noninflationary economic growth that will create millions of better jobs. Here are proposals for: • Major tax reform • All-encompassing financial regulation • A strong social safety net • A major infrastructure program • Ways and means to balance U.S. trade with the rest of the world • The renewal of national innovation Urgent and provocative, Saving Capitalism is an accessible and informative dissection of the gravest threat our economy has faced since the Great Depression, and a bold and creative blueprint for the future.

Saving Capitalism: Keeping America Strong

Vintage

Points out the obstacles to U.S. industrial growth, suggests productive reforms, and describes companies that have developed new ways to increase productivity

The High-Flex Society

Assesses the impact of Japanese lobbyists on American politics, economics, and public opinion, discussing why Japan is spending money on lobbyists and analyzing the long-term policy implications for the U.S. government

Agents Of Influence

International

Agents of Influence

In this highly controversial book, political economist Pat CHoate reveals in startling detail how Japanese lobbyists in the U.S. have influenced out politics and our economy. Included is the now-famous "Appendix A", the list of 200 former high-ranking government officials who represented foreign governments and corporations.

Random House Value Publishing

In this highly controversial book, political economist Pat CHoate reveals in startling detail how Japanese lobbyists in the U.S. have influenced out politics and our economy. Included is the now-famous "Appendix A", the list of 200 former high-ranking government officials who represented foreign governments and corporations.

Agents of Influence: How Japan Manipulates America's Political and Economic System

Touchstone

Random House Audio |

America in Ruins: The Decaying Infrastructure (Duke Press Policy Studies Paperbacks)

Walter, Susan

History

Duke Univ Pr

The lack of political and public consensus over American trade policy plagues efforts to further liberalize trade and spur economic growth. To develop a trade policy with widespread support, the Council on Foreign Relations assembled a group of representatives with diverse interests and points of view and produced this paper. It examines the important issues of reform in presidential trade-negotiating authority, the way Congress organizes itself to deal with trade, the relationship between the governmen t's trade and regulatory agencies, the public advisory system used by the executive branch and the oprerations of the World Trade Organization.

Democratizing U.S. Trade Policy (Council on Foreign Relations (Council on Foreign Relations Press))

Stokes, Bruce

Council on Foreign Relations Press

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Books by Choate, Pat

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Dangerous Business: The Risks of Globalization for America

Saving Capitalism: Keeping America Strong

The High-Flex Society

Agents Of Influence

Agents of Influence

Agents of Influence: How Japan Manipulates America's Political and Economic System

Agents of Influence

America in Ruins: The Decaying Infrastructure (Duke Press Policy Studies Paperbacks)

Democratizing U.S. Trade Policy (Council on Foreign Relations (Council on Foreign Relations Press))