We all know that there are SERIOUS social and economic problems facing this country, (and the world). It is often impossible to argue this case, even though, in a visceral sense, we know it is true. This book lays out the 'economic indicators', in a straight forward way, such that we, the lay people can not only understand them, but also equip ourselves to set forth a strong argument, with the skeptics, the politicians and the corporate monstors in their own language. I would highly recommend it. But is is not really light reading ! However, it is concise.