Questa serie approfondisce l'intricato rapporto tra politiche sociali e prosperità economica. Sfidando la saggezza convenzionale, sostiene che la redistribuzione del reddito e la spesa sociale possono effettivamente alimentare, anziché ostacolare, la crescita economica. Offre un'analisi avvincente per chiunque sia interessato all'intersezione tra economia, politica e benessere sociale.
Growing Public examines the question of whether social policies that redistribute income impose constraints on economic growth. Lindert argues that, contrary to the intuition of many economists and the ideology of many politicians, social spending has contributed to, rather than inhibited, economic growth.
The book explores the relationship between social spending and economic growth, challenging the common belief that income redistribution hinders economic progress. Peter Lindert presents evidence showing that social policies can positively influence growth, offering a comprehensive view of the evolution of social spending over time. This analysis provides a fresh perspective on the debates surrounding taxes and transfers, emphasizing the beneficial role of social policies in fostering economic development.