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A Fine Mess
by T.R. Reid • 2017
Six billion hours a year on taxes. Other countries need minutes. The reform we keep ignoring.
4.24
1k+
A Fine Mess Summary
A Fine Mess 91%
Six billion hours a year on taxes. Other countries need minutes. The reform we keep ignoring.
by T.R. Reid 2017
4.24
1k+ ratings
The Submerged State
by Suzanne Mettler • 2011
Half of Americans who use government programs say they never have. That gap is no accident.
3.88
267
The Submerged State Summary
The Submerged State 90%
Half of Americans who use government programs say they never have. That gap is no accident.
by Suzanne Mettler 2011
3.88
267 ratings
Tax-Free Wealth
by Tom Wheelwright • 2012
Cut your tax bill for good by aligning with government incentives for business and investment.
4.19
3k+
Tax-Free Wealth Summary
Tax-Free Wealth 90%
Cut your tax bill for good by aligning with government incentives for business and investment.
by Tom Wheelwright 2012
4.19
3k+ ratings
Perfectly Legal
by David Cay Johnston • 2003
America's tax code was quietly rebuilt so the middle class subsidizes billionaires. The paper trail.
4.12
796
Perfectly Legal Summary
Perfectly Legal 90%
America's tax code was quietly rebuilt so the middle class subsidizes billionaires. The paper trail.
by David Cay Johnston 2003
4.12
796 ratings
Day of Reckoning
by Benjamin M. Friedman • 1989
The 1980s turned America's prosperity into a mortgage, with the next generation as collateral.
3.38
13
Day of Reckoning Summary
Day of Reckoning 89%
The 1980s turned America's prosperity into a mortgage, with the next generation as collateral.
by Benjamin M. Friedman 1989
3.38
13 ratings
Rental Property and Taxation
by Tony Compton • 2008
Australian landlords leave thousands in unclaimed deductions every year. Here is where they are.
3.33
6
Rental Property and Taxation Summary
Rental Property and Taxation 89%
Australian landlords leave thousands in unclaimed deductions every year. Here is where they are.
by Tony Compton 2008
3.33
6 ratings
The Hidden Wealth of Nations
by Gabriel Zucman • 2015
Eight percent of global wealth hides in tax havens; the fix is known and unused.
3.95
1k+
The Hidden Wealth of Nations Summary
The Hidden Wealth of Nations 89%
Eight percent of global wealth hides in tax havens; the fix is known and unused.
by Gabriel Zucman 2015
3.95
1k+ ratings
Broke
by Glenn Beck • 2010
America's real debt tops $64 trillion. Rome and Spain collapsed the same way.
4.01
2k+
Broke Summary
Broke 89%
America's real debt tops $64 trillion. Rome and Spain collapsed the same way.
by Glenn Beck 2010
4.01
2k+ ratings
The Divided Welfare State
by Jacob S. Hacker • 2002
America didn't skip the welfare state. It hid it in tax breaks and employer benefits.
3.70
60
The Divided Welfare State Summary
The Divided Welfare State 89%
America didn't skip the welfare state. It hid it in tax breaks and employer benefits.
by Jacob S. Hacker 2002
3.70
60 ratings
Loopholes of the Rich
by Diane Kennedy • 2001
Business owners play by different tax rules. A part-time startup is the key to unlocking them.
4.08
948
Loopholes of the Rich Summary
Loopholes of the Rich 89%
Business owners play by different tax rules. A part-time startup is the key to unlocking them.
by Diane Kennedy 2001
4.08
948 ratings
The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor
by Amanda Han • 2019
Real estate investors miss legal tax breaks in entity choice, depreciation, and retirement accounts.
4.40
1k+
The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor Summary
The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor 89%
Real estate investors miss legal tax breaks in entity choice, depreciation, and retirement accounts.
by Amanda Han 2019
4.40
1k+ ratings
The Price of Federalism
by Paul E. Peterson • 1995
Washington redistributes; states compete for growth. The pattern leaves Rust Belt cities behind.
3.37
19
The Price of Federalism Summary
The Price of Federalism 89%
Washington redistributes; states compete for growth. The pattern leaves Rust Belt cities behind.
by Paul E. Peterson 1995
3.37
19 ratings
Tax Savvy for Small Business
by Frederick W. Daily • 1995
Treat taxes as a year-round game and the IRS rulebook becomes a catalog of savings.
3.87
104
Tax Savvy for Small Business Summary
Tax Savvy for Small Business 88%
Treat taxes as a year-round game and the IRS rulebook becomes a catalog of savings.
by Frederick W. Daily 1995
3.87
104 ratings
In Our Hands
by Charles Murray • 2006
Eliminate every welfare program. Send every adult one check. It costs less and ends poverty.
3.74
290
In Our Hands Summary
In Our Hands 88%
Eliminate every welfare program. Send every adult one check. It costs less and ends poverty.
by Charles Murray 2006
3.74
290 ratings
Keeping the Republic
by Mitch Daniels • 2011
A governor's playbook for cutting debt and restoring self-reliance, minus the Washington fantasies.
4.02
252
Keeping the Republic Summary
Keeping the Republic 88%
A governor's playbook for cutting debt and restoring self-reliance, minus the Washington fantasies.
by Mitch Daniels 2011
4.02
252 ratings
What Your CPA Isn't Telling You
by Mark J. Kohler • 2011
Side hustle, right entity, family payroll: the CPA's formula for a smaller tax bill.
3.97
183
What Your CPA Isn't Telling You Summary
What Your CPA Isn't Telling You 88%
Side hustle, right entity, family payroll: the CPA's formula for a smaller tax bill.
by Mark J. Kohler 2011
3.97
183 ratings
Treasure Islands
by Nicholas Shaxson • 2011
For every dollar in foreign aid, ten flee into tax havens. London's hidden City runs the system.
4.18
2k+
Treasure Islands Summary
Treasure Islands 88%
For every dollar in foreign aid, ten flee into tax havens. London's hidden City runs the system.
by Nicholas Shaxson 2011
4.18
2k+ ratings
The Book on Advanced Tax Strategies
by Amanda Han • 2020
Real estate comes with tax advantages no other asset class offers. Most investors never learn them.
4.39
402
The Book on Advanced Tax Strategies Summary
The Book on Advanced Tax Strategies 88%
Real estate comes with tax advantages no other asset class offers. Most investors never learn them.
by Amanda Han 2020
4.39
402 ratings
Class War?
by Benjamin I. Page • 2009
Americans aren't fighting a class war. They agree on taxing the rich and expanding the safety net.
3.53
45
Class War? Summary
Class War? 88%
Americans aren't fighting a class war. They agree on taxing the rich and expanding the safety net.
by Benjamin I. Page 2009
3.53
45 ratings
The Power in the Land
by Fred Harrison • 1983
An 18-year land cycle, not interest rates, drives recessions. Economics missed it entirely.
4.13
15
The Power in the Land Summary
The Power in the Land 88%
An 18-year land cycle, not interest rates, drives recessions. Economics missed it entirely.
by Fred Harrison 1983
4.13
15 ratings
The Deficit Myth
by Stephanie Kelton • 2020
A currency issuer never runs out of money. The real spending limit is inflation, not debt.
4.02
10k+
The Deficit Myth Summary
The Deficit Myth 88%
A currency issuer never runs out of money. The real spending limit is inflation, not debt.
by Stephanie Kelton 2020
4.02
10k+ ratings
Why We Can't Afford the Rich
by Andrew Sayer • 2014
Rent, interest, and capital gains: the unearned incomes that build fortunes and wreck the planet.
4.02
149
Why We Can't Afford the Rich Summary
Why We Can't Afford the Rich 88%
Rent, interest, and capital gains: the unearned incomes that build fortunes and wreck the planet.
by Andrew Sayer 2014
4.02
149 ratings
The Great Divide
by Joseph E. Stiglitz • 2015
Inequality isn't fate; it's a policy choice, and the architects designed it for themselves.
3.82
1k+
The Great Divide Summary
The Great Divide 88%
Inequality isn't fate; it's a policy choice, and the architects designed it for themselves.
by Joseph E. Stiglitz 2015
3.82
1k+ ratings
The Speech
by Bernie Sanders • 2010
The floor speech that indicted tax cuts, trade deals, and deregulation for gutting the middle class.
4.20
916
The Speech Summary
The Speech 88%
The floor speech that indicted tax cuts, trade deals, and deregulation for gutting the middle class.
by Bernie Sanders 2010
4.20
916 ratings
The Human Cost of Welfare
by Phil Harvey • 2016
Welfare was built to end poverty. Its rules punish work, marriage, and saving instead.
4.45
20
The Human Cost of Welfare Summary
The Human Cost of Welfare 88%
Welfare was built to end poverty. Its rules punish work, marriage, and saving instead.
by Phil Harvey 2016
4.45
20 ratings
The Entrepreneurial State
by Mariana Mazzucato • 2011
The state funded the tech inside every iPhone. The private sector took the credit.
3.94
3k+
The Entrepreneurial State Summary
The Entrepreneurial State 88%
The state funded the tech inside every iPhone. The private sector took the credit.
by Mariana Mazzucato 2011
3.94
3k+ ratings
Loopholes of Real Estate
by Garrett Sutton • 2013
Why real estate investors pay less tax than W-2 earners and entity structures that make it legal.
4.27
668
Loopholes of Real Estate Summary
Loopholes of Real Estate 88%
Why real estate investors pay less tax than W-2 earners and entity structures that make it legal.
by Garrett Sutton 2013
4.27
668 ratings
Financially Stupid People Are Everywhere
by Jason Kelly • 2010
Credit cards, car loans, and mortgages are not tools. They are the traps that keep Americans broke.
3.50
134
Financially Stupid People Are Everywhere Summary
Financially Stupid People Are Everywhere 88%
Credit cards, car loans, and mortgages are not tools. They are the traps that keep Americans broke.
by Jason Kelly 2010
3.50
134 ratings
Mission Economy
by Mariana Mazzucato • 2020
State-led missions built the internet and GPS; now turn that force on climate and inequality.
3.85
3k+
Mission Economy Summary
Mission Economy 88%
State-led missions built the internet and GPS; now turn that force on climate and inequality.
by Mariana Mazzucato 2020
3.85
3k+ ratings
Why Save the Bankers?
by Thomas Piketty • 2016
The bailouts rescued banks, not citizens. An economist's plan to put democracy back in charge.
3.61
1k+
Why Save the Bankers? Summary
Why Save the Bankers? 88%
The bailouts rescued banks, not citizens. An economist's plan to put democracy back in charge.
by Thomas Piketty 2016
3.61
1k+ ratings
Boom Bust
by Fred Harrison • 1999
Land speculation drives the 18-year boom-bust cycle. The next crash already builds.
3.95
38
Boom Bust Summary
Boom Bust 88%
Land speculation drives the 18-year boom-bust cycle. The next crash already builds.
by Fred Harrison 1999
3.95
38 ratings
Common Sense
by Joel Greenblatt • 2020
The same incentive logic that picks stocks can fix schools, wages, and banks.
3.65
276
Common Sense Summary
Common Sense 88%
The same incentive logic that picks stocks can fix schools, wages, and banks.
by Joel Greenblatt 2020
3.65
276 ratings
The Conscience of a Liberal
by Paul Krugman • 2007
Extreme inequality didn't just happen: a political movement used race to dismantle the middle class.
3.97
6k+
The Conscience of a Liberal Summary
The Conscience of a Liberal 88%
Extreme inequality didn't just happen: a political movement used race to dismantle the middle class.
by Paul Krugman 2007
3.97
6k+ ratings
The Captured Economy
by Brink Lindsey • 2017
Why the economy works for the rich and against everyone else. Four policy levers, no conspiracy.
3.89
416
The Captured Economy Summary
The Captured Economy 88%
Why the economy works for the rich and against everyone else. Four policy levers, no conspiracy.
by Brink Lindsey 2017
3.89
416 ratings
The Price of Democracy
by Vanessa S. Williamson • 2025
Born demanding taxes, not resisting them. The 250-year cover-up and the racial backlash it fueled.
4.33
69
The Price of Democracy Summary
The Price of Democracy 88%
Born demanding taxes, not resisting them. The 250-year cover-up and the racial backlash it fueled.
by Vanessa S. Williamson 2025
4.33
69 ratings
Fragmented Democracy
by Jamila Michener • 2018
Your zip code decides your Medicaid benefits. It also decides whether you bother with politics.
4.23
120
Fragmented Democracy Summary
Fragmented Democracy 88%
Your zip code decides your Medicaid benefits. It also decides whether you bother with politics.
by Jamila Michener 2018
4.23
120 ratings
The 7 Deadly Innocent Frauds of Economic Policy
by Warren Mosler • 2010
Why taxes don't fund spending, national debt is your savings, and trade deficits are a gift.
3.86
232
The 7 Deadly Innocent Frauds of Economic Policy Summary
The 7 Deadly Innocent Frauds of Economic Policy 88%
Why taxes don't fund spending, national debt is your savings, and trade deficits are a gift.
by Warren Mosler 2010
3.86
232 ratings
The Corruption of Economics
by Mason Gaffney • 1994
To defeat one reformer, economists rewrote their discipline and deleted land as a category.
4.38
16
The Corruption of Economics Summary
The Corruption of Economics 87%
To defeat one reformer, economists rewrote their discipline and deleted land as a category.
by Mason Gaffney 1994
4.38
16 ratings
How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes
by Peter D. Schiff • 2010
A cartoon island parable about why stimulus and easy credit always end in a crash.
4.15
5k+
How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes Summary
How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes 87%
A cartoon island parable about why stimulus and easy credit always end in a crash.
by Peter D. Schiff 2010
4.15
5k+ ratings
First Principles
by John Brian Taylor • 2012
America's prosperity was built on five economic principles. Then it abandoned every one of them.
3.67
105
First Principles Summary
First Principles 87%
America's prosperity was built on five economic principles. Then it abandoned every one of them.
by John Brian Taylor 2012
3.67
105 ratings
Social Security Made Simple
by Mike Piper • 2012
Claim Social Security at the wrong age and it costs tens of thousands. The rules that pay you back.
4.16
268
Social Security Made Simple Summary
Social Security Made Simple 87%
Claim Social Security at the wrong age and it costs tens of thousands. The rules that pay you back.
by Mike Piper 2012
4.16
268 ratings
A Simple Government
by Mike Huckabee • 2011
A former governor's plan for a government that does less, costs less, and meddles less.
3.73
302
A Simple Government Summary
A Simple Government 87%
A former governor's plan for a government that does less, costs less, and meddles less.
by Mike Huckabee 2011
3.73
302 ratings
Start Your Own Corporation
by Garrett Sutton • 2012
The legal tools the wealthy use to shield assets and cut taxes, step by step.
4.15
847
Start Your Own Corporation Summary
Start Your Own Corporation 87%
The legal tools the wealthy use to shield assets and cut taxes, step by step.
by Garrett Sutton 2012
4.15
847 ratings
Unequal Democracy
by Larry M. Bartels • 2008
Three voter biases and a system blind to the poor built America's income gap.
3.89
457
Unequal Democracy Summary
Unequal Democracy 87%
Three voter biases and a system blind to the poor built America's income gap.
by Larry M. Bartels 2008
3.89
457 ratings
What We Owe Each Other
by Minouche Shafik • 2021
The safety net is fraying from childhood to old age. A single plan to rewire it.
3.85
1k+
What We Owe Each Other Summary
What We Owe Each Other 87%
The safety net is fraying from childhood to old age. A single plan to rewire it.
by Minouche Shafik 2021
3.85
1k+ ratings
The Darwin Economy
by Robert H. Frank • 2011
Darwin explains tax policy better than Adam Smith: the evolutionary case for taxing the top.
3.77
631
The Darwin Economy Summary
The Darwin Economy 87%
Darwin explains tax policy better than Adam Smith: the evolutionary case for taxing the top.
by Robert H. Frank 2011
3.77
631 ratings
Broke, USA
by Gary Rivlin • 2010
How pawnshops and payday lenders turned the working poor into a multi-billion dollar market.
3.71
1k+
Broke, USA Summary
Broke, USA 87%
How pawnshops and payday lenders turned the working poor into a multi-billion dollar market.
by Gary Rivlin 2010
3.71
1k+ ratings
The Whiteness of Wealth
by Dorothy A. Brown • 2021
The tax code's biggest subsidies reward how white Americans marry, buy homes, and invest.
4.25
2k+
The Whiteness of Wealth Summary
The Whiteness of Wealth 87%
The tax code's biggest subsidies reward how white Americans marry, buy homes, and invest.
by Dorothy A. Brown 2021
4.25
2k+ ratings
RICH IS NOT A FOUR-LETTER WORD
by Gerri Willis • 2016
Washington shortchanged the middle class. Here is the playbook for building real wealth anyway.
3.29
28
RICH IS NOT A FOUR-LETTER WORD Summary
RICH IS NOT A FOUR-LETTER WORD 87%
Washington shortchanged the middle class. Here is the playbook for building real wealth anyway.
by Gerri Willis 2016
3.29
28 ratings
A Brief History of Equality
by Thomas Piketty • 2021
Western wealth rests on slavery, colonialism, and tax havens. The repair manual exists.
3.97
3k+
A Brief History of Equality Summary
A Brief History of Equality 87%
Western wealth rests on slavery, colonialism, and tax havens. The repair manual exists.
by Thomas Piketty 2021
3.97
3k+ ratings
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