خرید و دانلود نسخه کامل کتاب Shares in America: The Case For A Universal Basic Income

America’s problem isn’t prices. It’s paychecks.The United States is one of the richest economies in the world—yet income inequality, economic insecurity, and the wealth gap continue to grow. Why hasn’t rising productivity translated into higher wages for most Americans?In Shares in America, Richard Frenkel offers a clear, data-driven explanation of today’s economic inequality. Drawing on U.S. economic history, he shows how automation, globalization, and public policy reshaped the relationship between work, wages, and wealth. As productivity increased, income gains flowed increasingly to the top—leaving many households struggling despite a growing economy.Now, a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced automation threatens to accelerate these trends, further concentrating income and weakening the connection between labor and earnings.The book also explores the political economy of inequality—how rising wealth concentration can translate into political influence, shaping tax policy, labor policy, and social programs in ways that reinforce the cycle.As a solution, Frenkel makes the case for a universal basic income (UBI)—what he calls “Shares in America.” This form of guaranteed income would provide every American with a direct share of national prosperity, reducing poverty, stabilizing the economy, and expanding economic freedom.In this book, you’ll learn:• What drives income inequality and the modern wealth gap• How automation and artificial intelligence are transforming jobs and wages• Why economic inequality and political power are closely connected• The differences between universal basic income (UBI), guaranteed income, and negative income tax• How a UBI policy could reduce poverty and strengthen the U.S. economyShares in America is a clear and accessible guide to one of the most important economic policy debates of our time—offering a practical vision for a more inclusive and sustainable economy.