On borrowed time
Peter Peterson
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On borrowed time
Published
2017
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
462
ISBN-13
9781351502344
Description
"Entitlements represent one of the largest and fastest-growing portions of the federal budget. They are regarded as sacrosanct by lawmakers, yet many people see them as one of the greatest threats to the American Dream. This volume argues that by sacrificing the future in order to pay ever-larger federal benefits through programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and federal pensions, entitlement spending has become a crushing burden to American workers." "Peterson and Howe destroy myths surrounding entitlement spending. They show that the bulk of it does not go to the poor. The majority of the elderly are not needy and dependent. Entitlement programs, not defense spending, consume the largest share of the federal budget. In short, we cannot balance the budget without reducing entitlement spending. In a country that demands critical investments - improving public education, alleviating poverty, increasing professional opportunity - growth in entitlement spending is unaffordable." "On Borrowed Time is a timely book that will be mandatory reading for policymakers, politicians, economists, and a general public concerned with its financial future."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
A Nation of Takers
Entitlement Spending
Running On Empty
Staff report on entitlement reform options
Staff report on entitlement reform options
Staff report on entitlement reform options
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in On borrowed time?
This edition of On borrowed time has approximately 462 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read On borrowed time?
For most readers, On borrowed time typically takes between 9h 38m and 6h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 115,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 115,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of On borrowed time?
The estimated word count for On borrowed time is approximately 115,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of On borrowed time?
On borrowed time was written by Peter Peterson, Neil Howe.
When was On borrowed time published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.