The Great Equalizer

Reviews

"Smick's call for a fairer capitalism makes for bracing reading for students of the modern economy and polity."—Kirkus Reviews "David Smick's analytical insights are always worthwhile reading."—Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors "This call to arms regarding the need to get audacious and adventurous about U.S. economic growth is a thought-provoking, entertaining read."—Publishers Weekly "Never one to aim low, David Smick is calling for America to reinvent herself so all of us can enjoy another era of 'mass flourishing.' And even more impressive, he's written a whole book on how to do it. The Great Equalizer is chock full of canny insights and bold ideas; it definitely deserves a close read."—Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan "Agree or disagree and I do some of both, David Smick has written an important tract on restoring comity in Washington and a sense of economic hope across the country. Whoever advises the next president on economics will want to read this book."—Former Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Lawrence Summers "David Smick was a key leader in the revolution which led to two decades of prosperity. Now, in The Great Equalizer, he courageously takes on the policies which are crippling our economy and shifting money from working Americans to Wall Street. This is an important book."—Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives "Smick describes a bold vision with specific, actionable recommendations. His ideas--written in an easy-to-understand, engaging style--are light years beyond anything advocated during the long election season. A must read with any highly innovative policy framework."—Jeffrey E. Garten, Yale School of Management "The next U.S. President should thank David Smick for The Great Equalizer. It offers a prescription for how an American leader can succeed in a time of divided government. Having lived the American Dream, Smick has a clear-sighted view of what is best about America. His optimistic attitude, his big heart and personal experience in finance and politics offers a unique window into what ails America and what can be done about it. Specifically, his legislative experience allows him to see how Congressional deals can actually happen--deals in which each side gets some of what it wants and the American people get what they want: action not stalemate; progress not paralysis."—Bill Bradley, former U.S. Senator "David Smick's probing insights on the global economy stem from an extraordinary vantage point few observers can match."—George Soros Expand reviews