High Wire: The Precarious Financial Lives of American Families by Peter Gosselin

The Hidden Economic Risks Facing American Families

For over twenty-five years, the U.S. economy has experienced steady growth, a period known as the “Great Moderation.” Yet despite this prosperity, many Americans feel a growing sense of financial insecurity. High Wire explores why economic stability has become increasingly precarious, revealing how financial risk has shifted from government and businesses to the individual.

What This Book Explores

• The shift of economic risk from corporations and government to working families.
• How job stability, solid benefits, and financial protections have eroded over time.
• Interviews with American workers illustrating the struggles of financial uncertainty.
• New economic data that challenges conventional wisdom on prosperity and security.
• Potential solutions for restoring economic stability and protecting workers.

Why Read High Wire?

Gosselin provides a deeply researched and eye-opening analysis of the forces reshaping financial security in America. This book is essential for understanding why economic growth has not translated into stability for millions and what can be done to fix it.

Who Should Read This Book?

Ideal for:

• Economists, policymakers, and financial analysts.
• Anyone concerned about job security and financial risk.
• Readers interested in the intersection of economics, politics, and social policy.

About the Author

Peter Gosselin is an award-winning journalist with extensive experience covering economic policy and financial trends. His work sheds light on the structural changes affecting the economic well-being of American families.

ISBN Information

ISBN-13: 9780465002252

ISBN-10: 0465002250

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Gain critical insight into the shifting landscape of financial security with High Wire. A must-read for those seeking to understand and navigate today’s economic challenges.