Once we restart the economy, how can we build it into a place where we would want to live?

This issue book was prepared by the Center for Civic Engagement at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.  For more information contact Cynthia Bogard at Cynthia.J.Bogard@hofstra.edu.

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The following is a summary of the issue and three approaches that are presented in this issue book:

Regaining American Prosperity: Building an Economy That Works for Everyone

Once we restart the economy, how can we build it into a place where we would want to live?

Approach #1: The Enterprise Society

Rewarding ambition and innovation is the best way to spread prosperity to every citizen.

Approach #2: Shrink the Wealth Gap

Too many people have been unfairly shut out of the nation's prosperity.  We need to restore fairness to the system.

Approach #3: An Equal Start

We need to ensure that all citizens develop to their full potential.  Education is a critical part of prosperity.