Esta serie profundiza en la intrincada relación entre las políticas sociales y la prosperidad económica. Desafiando la sabiduría convencional, argumenta que la redistribución de ingresos y el gasto social pueden, de hecho, impulsar el crecimiento económico en lugar de obstaculizarlo. Ofrece un análisis convincente para cualquiera interesado en la intersección de la economía, la política y el bienestar social.
Growing Public examines the question of whether social policies that redistribute income impose constraints on economic growth. Lindert argues that, contrary to the intuition of many economists and the ideology of many politicians, social spending has contributed to, rather than inhibited, economic growth.
The book explores the relationship between social spending and economic growth, challenging the common belief that income redistribution hinders economic progress. Peter Lindert presents evidence showing that social policies can positively influence growth, offering a comprehensive view of the evolution of social spending over time. This analysis provides a fresh perspective on the debates surrounding taxes and transfers, emphasizing the beneficial role of social policies in fostering economic development.