We Are Better Than This

"We Are Better Than This" reexamines the budget debates in the United States, highlighting how choices about government spending and taxation reflect our core values and impact societal well-being. Author Edward D. Kleinbard combines economic research, legal insights, and moral philosophy to challenge common myths and demonstrate how strategic government investments can foster happiness, health, and prosperity. The book situates U.S. fiscal policies within a global context, encouraging readers to evaluate whether current priorities truly align with our collective ideals.