Ours Was the Shining Future

Ours Was the Shining Future offers a comprehensive and balanced history of the modern American economy, exploring how shifts in capitalism have impacted the American Dream over the past century. Drawing on decades of journalism, David Leonhardt examines key moments, influential figures, and social movements that have shaped economic outcomes and inequality. The book presents a narrative of innovation, human effort, and hope, while also highlighting the challenges the country faces in revitalizing its economic promise.