The Future That Doesn't Work: Social Democracy's Failures in Britain - Softcover

Originally published by Doubleday in 1977, this volume focuses on a central theme: that well-intentioned government programs can lead to economic disaster. Ten distinguished essayists here argue that many of the progressive policies (such as nationalized health care) still under debate in the United States have already been tried in England) and are failing.

Originally published by Doubleday in 1977, this volume focuses on a central theme: that well-intentioned government programs can lead to economic disaster. Ten distinguished essayists here argue that many of the progressive policies (such as nationalized health care) still under debate in the United States have already been tried in England) and are failing. This superb collection shows that if the present consensus of America's intellectuals prevails, we too can expect a "future that doesn't work."