Makers and Takers: The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business

Makers and Takers: The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business

Is Wall Street bad for Main Street America?

"A well-told exploration of why our current economy is leaving too many behind." — The New York Times

In looking at the forces that shaped the 2016 presidenti…

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