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Book Party and Reception for Stephen Rose, Senior Consulting Fellow and Author of Rebound

Held Thursday, April 8, 2010

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WHAT: Book Party and Reception for Stephen Rose, Senior Consulting Fellow and Author of Rebound

WHEN: Thursday, April 8, 2010

WHERE: 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 501, Washington, DC 20036

DETAILS: Rebound takes the currently unthinkable view that the economy will bounce back faster and stronger from the current downturn than most economists expect. Noted Labor economist and Third Way Senior Consulting Fellow, Stephen Rose, amassed data on the economic performance of America over the last 30 years to debunk myths about declining middle class incomes, burger flipping jobs and global competition. He also describes the evolution of the financial crisis and mortgage lending implosion under the rubric of “brilliant idiocy” to show how the investors, financial firms, and regulators all made devastating mistakes in pursuit of quick gains. The book argues forcefully that simple financial regulation and forthcoming investments in education, health care and energy will pay quick and healthy dividends. Using economic analysis rather than partisan argument, Rebound cuts through the clutter of political debate to show how the economy will return to high growth rates. Third Way hosted a book party to celebrate the publication of Rebound with guest speaker Heidi Hartmann, President of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.