We are going to get started. There are a lot of books to mentions i want to make sure i get them right. Thank you for all being here. Thank you especially to the folks on a panel. We are pleased that you are here. There has been a lot of talk about the last generation in the last 40 years really highlight the challenges of measuring economic values its been a lot of people take the view that there hasnt been much progress or growth or economic stagnation over that timeframe. I often try to put the light that by asking people whether they are low income raise your hand if you want to go back to 1975. There usually are a lot of takers. One thing is undeniable over the last ten or 15 years we truly had been living with an economic stagnation. I joined the Cato Institution a year ago as president. And over that time trying to explore the reasons of the growth slowdown. I have them as books. One is understanding the growth slowdown in another is reviving Economic Growth. For the first time
In brooklyn, new york. Plus, a look at the lessons u. S. President s learn during their first year in office, how new york city was helpful and hurtful to the union during the civil war and the positive and negative aspects of studying abroad. Now, thats just a few of the programs youll see this weekend on booktv. For a complete television schedule, go to booktv. Org. Booktv, 48 hours of nonfiction books and authors, television for serious readers. Next, a look at the fight for 15 Wage Movement with Service Employees International Union Vice President david rolf. Hello, everybody, welcome. I am so, so happy to see you. Good evening. Good evening. Good evening. Thank you, good evening. I know. Hopefully, everyone has enjoyed some wine and some food x this is a lovely, lovely room this evening. So its not every day that we get these kinds of moments to pause, to ten back and reflect to step back and reflect on our gains and actually celebrate, because we need to and we should celebrate t
When i tune in on the weekends, usually authors sharing new releases. Nonfiction others on booktv, the best television for serious readers. On cspan they can have a longer conversation and delve into their subject. Booktv weekends bring you author after author after author that spotlight the work of fascinating people. I love booktv and i am a cspan fan. You look at current bestselling nonfiction books according to the boston globe. Our look at bestselling nonfiction books according to the boston globe continues. That is a look at the current nonfiction bestsellers according to the boston globe. Many of these authors have been on or will be appearing on booktv. You can watch them on our website booktv. Org. James traub is a contributing writer for New York Times magazine where he has worked since 1998 and is a regular columnist for foreignpolicy. Com. His books include the best intentions, kofi annan and the un in the era of American World power, the devils playground, a century of ple
Laborer s Local 773 officials have confirmed that Edward M. Smith, the retired CEO and president, has died. According to a longtime friend, Smith was responsible for the charitable work of