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The Cash Ceiling
Why Only the Rich Run for Office--and What We Can Do about It
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Why working-class Americans almost never become politicians, what that means for democracy, and what reformers can do about it.
Why are Americans governed by the rich? Millionaires make up only three percent of the public but control all three branches of the federal government. How did this happen? What stops lower-income and working-class Americans from becoming politicians?
The first book to answer these urgent questions, The Cash Ceiling provides a compelling and comprehensive account of why so few people who aren't rich hold office—and what reformers can do about it.
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According to reviews, The Cash Ceiling by Nicholas Carnes is a significant contribution to discussions on political inequality, highlighting the lack of working-class representation in elected offices. The book is praised for its comprehensive and engaging analysis, offering research-backed solutions to help aspiring working-class politicians break through financial barriers. It is also noted for its clarity, passion, and practical approach to addressing representation issues in politics, suggesting that electing more working-class individuals could improve political and economic equality.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780691203737
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 March 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 43 b/w illus., 15 tables.
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 344
About the Author
Nicholas Carnes is the Creed C. Black Associate Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. He is the author of White-Collar Government: The Hidden Role of Class in Economic Policy Making.
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