The Cash Ceiling

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Why Only the Rich Run for Office--and What We Can Do about It

By Nicholas Carnes

Series: Princeton Studies in Political Behavior

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The Cash Ceiling by Nicholas Carnes explores the underrepresentation of the working class in American political offices. Carnes examines why those from blue-collar backgrounds are scarce in political roles and how this affects policy-making. The book delves into the dynamics of class, wealth, and the barriers that deter working-class citizens from pursuing political careers, providing a critical analysis of the systemic issues that maintain this disparity.
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You might enjoy this insightful analysis if you're interested in understanding the impact of economic inequality on political representation. The author delves into how financial constraints prevent working-class individuals from running for office, thus widening the gap between the interests of politicians and ordinary citizens. This book offers a fresh perspective on the potential for political reform to create a more inclusive democracy.

The Cash Ceiling

Why working-class Americans almost never become politicians, what that means for democracy, and what reformers can do about itWhy 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 Ameri

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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.

Series: Princeton Studies in Political Behavior

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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.

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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: 0g

Pages: 344

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Education & Reference Nicholas Carnes Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Series: Princeton Studies in Political Behavior

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.