The self-made myth and the truth about how government helps individuals and businesses succeed

This myth-busting book overturns one of today's most influential narratives - the idea that wealthy people in America have created their wealth on their own, by dint of their personal ingenuity and hard work - and reveals the true story of the role of society and government in wealth-building....

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Miller, Brian, 1968- (-)
Otros Autores: Lapham, Mike
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Francisco : Berrett-Koehler Publishers c2012.
Edición:1st edition
Colección:BK Currents
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Sumario:This myth-busting book overturns one of today's most influential narratives - the idea that wealthy people in America have created their wealth on their own, by dint of their personal ingenuity and hard work - and reveals the true story of the role of society and government in wealth-building. And it spells out the implications for taxes, business success, economic recovery, and government programs.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (217 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781609945084
9781280128233
9786613532114
9781609945077