The Vampire State is a popular and provocative look at the muddled way we talk about economics in America. In engaging prose, Fred L. Block argues that many familiar metaphors, such as the image of the government as a vampire sucking the lifeblood from our economy, are patently false and based on bad economics. He explains why balancing the federal budget will not solve our economic problems, shows the flaws in the arguments for a global free trade regime, and uses a series of counter-metaphors to suggest reforms we desperately need.
- ISBN10 1565841948
- ISBN13 9781565841949
- Publish Date 18 September 1997 (first published 30 January 1996)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The New Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 320
- Language English