The faith that anyone could move from rags to riches - with enough guts and gumption, hard work and nose to the grindstone - was once at the core of the American Dream. Robert Reich americancoredream Change image and share on social
Your most precious possession is not your financial assets. Your most precious possession is the people you have working there, and what they carry around in their heads, and their ability to work together. Robert Reich abilityassetcarry share on social
Those who take their money abroad in an effort to avoid paying American taxes should lose their American citizenship. Robert Reich abroadamericanavoid Change image and share on social
In truth, government has been good to Wall Street and big business. Robert Reich bigbusinessgood Change image and share on social
Walmart isn't your average mom-and-pop operation. It's the largest employer in America. As such, it's the trendsetter for millions of other employers of low-wage workers. Robert Reich americaaverageemployer Change image and share on social
We need a national infrastructure bank to rebuild our crumbling highways and water and sewer systems, thereby putting additional people back to work. Robert Reich additionalbackbank Change image and share on social
Nations are becoming less relevant in a world where everyone and everything is interconnected. The connections that matter most are again becoming more personal. Robert Reich connectioninterconnectmatter Change image and share on social
In the 1980s, corporate raiders began mounting unfriendly takeovers of companies that could deliver higher returns to their shareholders - if they abandoned their other stakeholders. Robert Reich 1980sabandonbegin Change image and share on social
As income from work has become more concentrated in America, the super rich have invested in businesses, real estate, art, and other assets. The income from these assets is now concentrating even faster than income from work. Robert Reich americaartasset share on social