{"product_id":"deaths-of-despair-and-the-future-of-capitalism","title":"Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism","description":"A New York Times Bestseller\nA Wall Street Journal Bestseller\nA New York Times Notable Book of 2020\nA New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice\nShortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year\nA New Statesman Book to Read\n\nFrom economist Anne Case and Nobel Prize winner Angus Deaton, a groundbreaking account of how the flaws in capitalism are fatal for America's working class\n\nDeaths of despair from suicide, drug overdose, and alcoholism are rising dramatically in the United States, claiming hundreds of thousands of American lives. Anne Case and Angus Deaton explain the overwhelming surge in these deaths and shed light on the social and economic forces that are making life harder for the working class. As the college educated become healthier and wealthier, adults without a degree are literally dying from pain and despair. Case and Deaton tie the crisis to the weakening position of labor, the growing power of corporations, and a rapacious health-care sector that redistributes working-class wages into the pockets of the wealthy. This critically important book paints a troubling portrait of the American dream in decline, and provides solutions that can rein in capitalism's excesses and make it work for everyone.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0691217076\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0691217076.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Deaton, Angus|Case, Anne\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317703835709,"sku":"BVV.0691217076.G","price":6.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0691217076-0.jpg?v=1783027491","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/deaths-of-despair-and-the-future-of-capitalism","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}