The Great Risk Shift

In this fully revised and updated second edition, Jacob S. Hacker exposes the hidden story of growing economic insecurity in the United States.

He demonstrates how the safety net has been unraveling, shifting economic risk from government and business to American families.

The book covers risky jobs, families, retirement, and health care, and argues that this shift is driven by the 'Personal Responsibility Crusade' embraced by corporate leaders and conservative politicians.

Hacker blends powerful human stories, big-picture analysis, and compelling ideas for reform to address this harsh new world of economic insecurity.