The United States has been spending its way deeper and deeper into the red, and saddling future generations with the mess — but who's paying attention? To answer that question, this companion book to the critically acclaimed documentary talks with some of the most respected voices in the USA, including Warren Buffett; former Treasury Secretaries Paul O'Neill and Robert Rubin; and Pete Peterson, CEO of The Blackstone Group. A defiantly non-partisan book, it offers empowering solutions to Americans concerned about the mess. Many useable excerpts. Author: Addison Wiggin. (288 pages)
Level: Gymnasium/HHX — a resource for the teacher/Library/Depot
Contents: I.O.U.S.A. Cast of Characters. Part One: The Mission: Chapter 1: The Real State of the Union. Chapter 2: The Budget Deficit. Chapter 3: The Savings Deficit. Chapter 4: The Trade Deficit. Chapter 5: The Leadership Deficit. Epilogue. Part Two: The Interviews. Alice Rivlin; William Bonner; Robert Rubin; Peter G. Peterson; Ron Paul; Paul A. Volcker; Dr. Alan Greenspan; Warren Buffett; James Areddy; Paul O'Neill; Arthur Laffer; Steve Forbes. Additional Resources.