Downsizing the Federal Goverment

by Chris Edwards

Book Overview

Most federal programs are unnecessary, actively damaging, or properly the responibility of the states or the private sector. This book examines a huge range of programs that should be cut to balance the budget and reduce taxes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193086583X
• ISBN13: 9781930865839
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Cato Institute
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

The horrors of federal spending.

The book which clearly lays out the destructive spending of the federal government should be mandatory reading for all legislators, the majority of whom are theives. I urge all Americans to read it and then send a letter to their congressman demanding an immediante downsizing of federal spending before our country becomes bankrupt sending us into the most horrible depression which will take decades to recover from. Let us be concerned about our grandchildren who will live in poverty unless something is done now. The book lays out how the downsizing can be readily accomplished.

Almost too easy

Edwards' take on the role of federal government, in the first few chapters, is a stunningly refreshing look at what our budget should be according to our constitution. Definitely not a partisan writer...equally blasts the GOP and Dems.

Book Jacket Reviews

"In this important new book, Chris Edwards provides fresh insights to understanding a Washington establishment that has grown far too big. He presents a bold and detailed plan to reduce the size of the government and take a first step to restoring America's heritage of liberty. Every taxpayer should read this book." John Berthoud, President, National Taxpayers Union "In an era of rapid technology change and business innovation, the federal government remains a bloated and duplicative dinosaur. Chris Edwards brilliantly shows us how to downsize its operations and makes a convincing case that 'less is more' when it comes to government. This is the blueprint for reform that should be read by every American interested in policy and every candidate for Congress and the presidency." Donald Lambro, Chief Political Correspondent, Washington Times "A responsible program-by-program set of proposals to get the federal government within reasonable limits. Utopian, indeed, but only to those who are blind to the dystopia that looms." James M. Buchanan, Nobel Laureate in Economics "One of the great disappointments of Republican rule is the failure to get spending under control. In this well-researched book, Chris Edwards shows one way, and there are others. Such proposals need to be taken seriously to put the federal budget on a sustainable path." James C. Miller III, Director, White House Office of Management and Budget, 1985-1988 "Yes, government is fat and this book prescribes a radical diet, plus surgery, to get its weight down. Many will take offense at some of the proposed spending cuts, but the need for America to start living within its means cannot be denied. Read this book to see how deep our fiscal hole is and one brave and bruising way out." Representative Jim Cooper (D-TN) "Most conservatives wave their arms about cutting spending, but do nothing. Chris Edwards has finally shown how it can be done." Isabel V. Sawhill, Vice President and Director, Economic Studies, Brookings Institution "Spending is criticized in the aggregate by people who go wild on the particulars. Can federal spending be contained? This book gives you a detailed plan for doing just that. Please, members of Congress, read this book and act accordingly." George P. Shultz, former Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, and White House budget director

this book

this book has to be good. he is a great history teacher so he has to write really good books. you should buy it.