Velocity Economics: The Real American Economy

Velocity Economics is a solutions focused book geared for politicians seeking an alternative to the failed supply-side economic policies that killed the American Dream. Restoring prosperity requires us to understand that America is a Velocity Economy. From business growth to social responsibility, American politicians must pursue policies that will drive prosperity by embracing the principles of Velocity Economics.Early praise for Velocity Economics: "Our cities, counties, and states are being put under immense pressure by the disproved idea that tax cuts cure everything. From rich to poor, skilled to academic, or rural to urban, our communities are more divided now than at nearly any other point in American history. Velocity Economics helps explain why our communities have grown so far apart, and provides a framework for how our leaders can bring America back together."-- State Senator Matt McCoy"Our communities of color have too often been put at the back of the line, struggling in a system that is rigged against them. Velocity Economics demonstrates that the American Dream can only exist when every American has equal opportunity to achieve economic success, sustainability, and financial security."-- Kameron Middlebrooks, President, NAACP Des Moines Branch "Tax policy impacts every household, and policy makers need an updated view of how tax policy truly works. Every economic advisor who expects to win rural America should read Velocity Economics."-- State Representative Chris Hall"What economic gains rural America has seen in recent years has been reliant on downward-trending costs of capital through labor productivity, innovation, and historically low interest rates. Going forward, economic growth will increasingly be reliant on people and businesses taking advantage of labor, innovation, and capital flow opportunities in an increasingly integrated world economy. Expanding rural broadband capacities is crucial to the local velocity of that flow of capital and building wealth."-- Todd Kielkopf, Co-Founder, Community Broadband Action Network"We will only be able to rebuild our economy once we remember that our workers are an asset, not a liability. Velocity Economics is the message all labor leaders need to hear from the politicians they support."-- Edgar Ortiz, Secretary-Treasurer, AFSCME Council 61 Local 3450"Supply-side policies often ironically promote waste in the pursuit of profits. When it comes to food, allowing food waste leaves communities hungry, parents distracted, and kids desperate. Velocity Economics proves what we all know: food recovery efforts reduce the cost of creating well-nourished communities, which are our most productive communities."-- Aubrey Alvarez, Executive Director, Eat Greater Des Moines "We live in a complex world where simple answers seldom offer sustainable solutions. Success in rural America requires accelerating our focus on regeneration and protection of our natural resources. The supply-side policies currently selling our future for short term gain are a perfect example of a simple answer burdened with lasting and negative unintended consequences."-- Seth Watkins, Heritage Farm Owner, Pinhook Farm