Free Lunch: How the Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense
'Free Lunch: How the Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense' by David Cay Johnston delves into the intricate web of government subsidies, tax loopholes, and corporate welfare that benefit the elite at the expense of the ordinary citizens. Johnston exposes how the richest individuals and corporations manipulate the system to amass wealth, detailing examples like Warren Buffett's tax deferment and Paris Hilton's inheritance tactics. Through a series of well-documented stories and analyses, the author reveals the extent to which the government caters to the wealthy, resulting in a skewed economic landscape that disadvantages the majority.
Johnston's writing style in 'Free Lunch' is characterized by meticulous research, compelling storytelling, and a critical examination of the intersection between politics and economics. presents a scathing critique of the current federal tax policies and government practices that perpetuate income inequality and favor the super-rich. By unraveling the layers of corporate greed, government complicity, and societal consequences, Johnston prompts readers to question the fairness of the system and advocates for transparency, accountability, and systemic change.
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Free Lunch answers the great mystery of our time: How did our strong and growing economy give way to job uncertainty, debt, bankruptcy, and fear for millions of Americans? Acclaimed reporter David Cay Johnston reveals how government policies and spending have reached deep into the wallets of the many to benefit the top 1% of the wealthiest.
He shows exactly who has been getting free lunches from the government?from $100 million to Warren Buffett, to $1.3 billion to the owners of the Yankees and Mets. But of course there?s really no such thing as a free lunch. The taxpayer always picks up the bill. With his in depth reporting, vivid stories, and sharp analysis, Johnston reveals the forces that shape our everyday economic lives?and shows us how we can finally make things better.
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