{"product_id":"marketcrafters-the-100-year-struggle-to-shape-the-american-economy-paperback","title":"Marketcrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA revelatory and unexpected examination of the political economy of the past century--and an argument that policymakers in government, not the mythical \"free market,\" created the most dynamic economy the world has ever known.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor many decades, a sacred myth has ruled the minds of policymakers and business leaders: free markets, untouched by the soiled hands of government, bring us pros-perity and stability. Economist and writer Chris Hughes demolishes this fantasy by chronicling the hidden history of American capitalism: a centuries-long tradition of industrial policy where the state's guiding hand has been essential to prosperity. Markets do not exist in a vacuum but are the product of a deliberate political order, a practice he calls \"marketcraft.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis groundbreaking book takes readers through the high-stakes evolution of our most critical industries, from the state-led management of our banking and financial systems to the intentional development of energy, aviation, healthcare, and semiconductor markets. American government has always done far more than just react to \"market failures.\" Tracing a lineage from Alexander Hamilton to the architects of Trump and Biden industrial policies, Hughes introduces the \"marketcrafters\"--the technicians and organizers who combined expertise with judgment to cultivate the economy like a garden. By studying their triumphs and failures, we can pursue a smarter industrial policy for the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs we navigate the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and the urgent demands of the climate crisis, this book serves as an essential road map for harnessing the power of markets to build a stable, inclusive, and abundant future for all Americans.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris Hughes is an economist and author who now serves as Chair of the Economic Security Project, a leading nonprofit advocating for economic power for all Americans. His writing has been published by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e. Hughes was a cofounder of Facebook and is a frequent guest on television and radio. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eFair Shot: Rethinking Inequality and How We Earn \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMarketcrafters\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in New York City with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.43 x 8.2 x 5.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52029782229293,"sku":"9781668050187","price":22.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/N6rsPMuZdt9781668050187.webp?v=1777488634","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/marketcrafters-the-100-year-struggle-to-shape-the-american-economy-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}