A Republic–If We Can Keep It - Lawrence W. Reed, Burton W. Folsom, Jr.

In this easy-to-read collection of essays, Foundation for Economic Education president Lawrence W. Reed and historian Burton W. Folsom, Jr. survey the economic history of the United States and the modern world. Along the way, they debunk commonly-held fallacies and present the stories of the individuals who changed history and expanded liberty for everyone.

A Republic–If We Can Keep It is a must-have for history buffs and news junkies alike who are seeking a fuller picture of some of the most popular–and misunderstood–stories in American history.

Lawrence W. ("Larry") Reed became president of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) in 2008. Prior to becoming FEE's president, he served for twenty years as president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, Michigan. He also taught economics full-time from 1977 to 1984 at Northwood University in Michigan and chaired its Department of Economics from 1982 to 1984. A champion for liberty, Reed has authored over 1,000 newspaper columns and articles, dozens of articles in magazines and journals in the United States and abroad.

Burton Folsom, Jr. is a professor of history at Hillsdale College and author, with his wife Anita, of FDR Goes to War.

Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 354
Year of publication: 2012
ISBN: 9781908089380