The Price of Inequality

Listener Reviews

1. 4.0(1)

   Economy for the 1% by the 1%

   Economy for the 1%, by the 1% and of the 1% pretty much explains The Price of Inequality. Stiglitz's talks about how the policies since pre-Reagan have kept the 1% fully in control and that even though they felt the downturns in the economy they were protected by total devastation that many incurred. The author's discussion of the failing student load program that impoverishes new job seekers who are entering an economy with fewer jobs due to automation and off shoring was eye opening.

   Leslie Johnston · February 26, 2023

2. 5.0(1)

   It will make your blood boil

   Regardless of your political leanings, if you can tolerate the leftist Obama era claptrap in the first three chapters, this is an excellent book about how capitalism in America has been corrupted by political policy paid for and abetted by corporate lobbyists. It will make your blood boil.

   Tina Benson · October 10, 2021

3. 5.0(1)

   Great Book

   This is a really thoughtful, well-argued book. You will gain valuable new perspectives on economics and American society from reading it.

   Adrian Baxter · September 12, 2021

4. 5.0(1)

   Required Reading

   This book is an illuminating foray into the failings of our current political and economic systems. Presented in clear and cogent writing, it is spellbinding. Insightful identification of the problems and commonsensical solutions to eradicate them. Explains the current Trump phenomenon, where some of the 99% have finally discovered that they have been played. However because of racism, nativism, and ignorance, have misdirected their anger at the wrong people!

   Jerome D. Calderon · March 4, 2021

5. 3.0(1)

   Informative yet repetitive

   The book makes a lot of good points, asks good questions and instead of just complaining offers solutions. But it could have been shorter. Several times I'd stop to double check that I somehow didn't rewind the book because I'd heard that section before.

   Marcella Billings · April 3, 2020

6. 4.0(1)

   Prepare to have your naivety removed

   Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

   This is an important book to understanding the machinations occuring behind the scandals, bailouts, recessions, unemployment and many other factors widening the gulf between the haves and have-nots. The elimination of the middle-class is characterized as the short-sighted goal of the super-rich and the giant corporations.

   What about Paul Boehmer’s performance did you like?

   Very clear enunciation and pleasant tone add to an upbeat performance, which must be difficult considering the breadth of the material and the potentially disheartening information.

   Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

   The book is so engaging that I would have loved to have listened to this book in one sitting, but it is too thorough and lengthy to accomplish that feat. However, the length of the book should not dissuade anyone from reading it.

   Any additional comments?

   Though Stiglitz is not above lashing out at the political right, the financial elite, giant corporations, and military expenditures he provides a depth of facts and examples that support his positions. It is hard to disagree with his position when it is so well illuminated. It will be hard to passively watch the news after reading this book.

   Elaina Gallegos · February 6, 2020

7. 5.0(1)

   A Must Read For Every American

   Well written, forcefully sets forth information that is easily understood about a vital topic that will affect us all in this century. In light of the results of the 2016 election it explains the anger of the American electorate, and the conflict that threatens to end the democratic experiment known as the United States of America.

   Ashton Hurd · November 29, 2018

8. 4.0(1)

   extraordinary

   Where does The Price of Inequality rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

   It is one of the best

   What other book might you compare The Price of Inequality to and why?

   why nations fail

   Have you listened to any of Paul Boehmer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

   No

   If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

   honest truth about unregulated economy and its dire consequences to society

   Any additional comments?

   pleased to listen to that audiobook on the way to work and back home thank you

   Susan Short · August 28, 2018