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The Pro-Growth Progressive: An Economic Strategy for Shared Prosperity, by Gene Sperling (Simon & Schuster, 368 pp., $26.95)

THIS book puts to rest the notion that the Democratic party is without ideas; there are plenty of ideas in this new book, and many of them would improve the lives of Americans. Gene Sperling, who spent eight years as deputy and then head of the National Economic Council in the Clinton administration, identifies serious economic-policy challenges facing the United States: furthering globalization, while supporting people adversely affected by it; improving education and training; raising national saving; and ensuring decent living standards for retirees. He explains that being in favor of strong growth does not mean abandoning concerns over equity; he touts policies that promote “progressive values,” notably growth that “truly lifts all boats.”

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The Pro-Growth Progressive: An Economic Strategy for Shared Prosperity, by Gene Sperling (Simon & Schuster, 368 pp., $26.95)

THIS book puts to rest the notion that the Democratic party is without ideas; there are plenty of ideas in this new book, and many of them would improve the lives of Americans. Gene Sperling, who spent eight years as deputy and then head of the National Economic Council in the Clinton administration, identifies serious economic-policy challenges facing the United States: furthering globalization, while supporting people adversely affected by it; improving education and training; raising national saving; and ensuring decent living standards for retirees. He explains that being in favor of strong growth does not mean abandoning concerns over equity; he touts policies that promote “progressive values,” notably growth that “truly lifts all boats.”