BOOK BRIEF

The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It

Robert B. Reich
Guide cover placeholder

The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Robert B. Reich

The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

In The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It, Robert B. Reich explores economic and political inequalities, detailing how power imbalances favor the wealthy and powerful. He examines systemic flaws and offers solutions for empowering individuals and restoring balance, emphasizing collective action to foster a more equitable society.

Informative

Challenging

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.5

5,329 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It by Robert B. Reich is lauded for its clear analysis of economic inequality and political corruption. The book effectively outlines systemic issues and offers solutions, though some criticize its repetitive themes and lack of novel proposals. Reich's accessible writing style makes complex subjects understandable for a wide audience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It?

Readers interested in The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It by Robert B. Reich likely enjoy political economy, social justice, and reform topics. Comparable to Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty and Winner-Take-All Politics by Hacker and Pierson, it suits those questioning economic inequalities and seeking systemic change.

4.5

5,329 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!