Nick Hanauer, Elites & Failure of Trickle-Down Economics

May 29, 2012

On the heels of his TED talk controversy, venture capitalist, entrepreneur and author Nick Hanauer (@NickHanauer) discusses the failed thinking behind trickle down economics, why traditional models of economic measurement don’t work and why his message won’t win him popularity among elites.  His New Patriot Network was founded with Eric Liu and their latest book is The Gardens of Democracy: A New American Story of Citizenship, the Economy, and the Role of Government.  Click thru for links and updates.  Use this post as today’s thread.

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