One Billion Americans. Book Summary

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Matthew Yglesias

What’s inside

Matthew Yglesias makes a compelling argument for why the United States should aim to triple its population to effectively compete with global powers like China.

You’ll Learn

  • Insights into future policy directions
  • Understanding of population dynamics in economics
  • Strategic perspectives on U.S. global power
  • Innovative urban planning ideas

Key Points

  • America’s population challenge
  • Economic growth through population increase
  • Policy proposals to support larger families
  • Immigration as a growth strategy
  • Urban development for a bigger population
  • Addressing environmental concerns
  • Competing with China on the global stage

Who’s it For

  • Policy makers
  • Economists
  • Sociologists
  • Students of political science
  • Anyone interested in American prosperity and global influence

About the author

Matthew Yglesias is a journalist and co-founder of Vox, known for his insightful analysis on economics and public policy.