Uncle Sam can't count : a history of failed government investments, from beaver pelts to green energy
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Folsom, Burton W., 1947-
Contributors
Folsom, Anita, author.
Published
New York, NY : Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2014].
ISBN
0062292692, 9780062292698
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Federal aid -- United States -- History.
Finance, Public -- United States -- History.
Free enterprise -- United States -- History.
Public investments -- United States -- History.
United States -- Economic policy -- History.

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Published
New York, NY : Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2014].
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Book
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239 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
0062292692, 9780062292698

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-228) and index.
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"From the days of George Washington through World War II to today, government investments have failed dismally. They not only drain the Treasury of cash but also impede economic growth, and they hurt the very companies they try to support. Why does federal aid seem to have a reverse Midas touch? Simply put, federal officials don't have the same abilities or incentives as entrepreneurs. In addition, federal control always produces political control of some kind. What is best for politicians is not often what works in the marketplace. Politicians want to win votes, and they can do so by giving targeted CEOs benefits while dispersing costs to others. Uncle Sam Can't Count is filled with examples of government failures and free market triumphs"--,From publisher's description.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Folsom, B. W., & Folsom, A. (2014). Uncle Sam can't count: a history of failed government investments, from beaver pelts to green energy (First edition.). Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Folsom, Burton W., 1947- and Anita, Folsom. 2014. Uncle Sam Can't Count: A History of Failed Government Investments, From Beaver Pelts to Green Energy. Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Folsom, Burton W., 1947- and Anita, Folsom. Uncle Sam Can't Count: A History of Failed Government Investments, From Beaver Pelts to Green Energy Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2014.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Folsom, Burton W., and Anita Folsom. Uncle Sam Can't Count: A History of Failed Government Investments, From Beaver Pelts to Green Energy First edition., Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2014.

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