{"product_id":"a-sinking-nation-bob-marshall-9780692764770","title":"A Sinking Nation: Unraveling the Complexities of the U.S. Debt and Deficit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe United States is an unsinkable ship, right? This surprising new guide to the US debt and deficit will challenge that mindset. Even the biggest nations can fail due to continuous deficit spending and unsustainable debt. Is that what's in the future of our great country? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCPA and financial consultant Bob Marshall considers it a real possibility, absent significant changes to current fiscal policies. With a basic understanding of economic and financial principles, readers can participate in the process of fixing the recurring deficits and burgeoning debt. Marshall provides key definitions for terms that may confuse citizens. Everything from the debt ceiling to entitlement spending is explained in an understandable manner, with simple terminology and analogies to express sophisticated ideas. Even people with only a slight understanding of economics will find his arguments simple and persuasive. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Sinking Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, Marshall encourages all citizens to be more involved in shaping the future financial trajectory of the United States. Without promoting specific solutions or people, Marshall provides practical guidelines for evaluating policies and candidates' effectiveness in tackling our fiscal challenges. Be informed so you can be involved in restoring the financial security of our nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bob Marshall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0692764771\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780692764770\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dei Saphan LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.37d","brand":"Bob Marshall","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46383864348927,"sku":"9780692764770","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9996d11b-b54f-409a-b1d5-16a0bd1f010f.jpg?v=1733281903","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-sinking-nation-bob-marshall-9780692764770","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}