Starve The Beast by Fouad Sabry

Unlock key insights into fiscal conservatism and government budgeting in Starve The Beast, an essential volume in the Political Science series by Fouad Sabry. This book explains the complexities of reducing government size and spending from both historical and modern perspectives.

Chapters Overviews:

1: Starve The Beast: Understand how limiting government resources curbs its size and influence.

2: Reaganomics: Explore Reagan's policies, emphasizing tax cuts and reduced spending.

3: Supply-side Economics: Learn how lower taxes drive growth and its role in fiscal conservatism.

4: Grover Norquist: Discover Norquist’s influence on tax reform and smaller government.

5: Government Budget Balance: Understand methods and consequences of maintaining budget balance.

6: Balanced Budget Amendment: Examine the proposal to limit federal spending by law.

7: U.S. Federal Budget: Gain insight into U.S. budget structure and its impact on governance.

8: Fiscal Conservatism: Understand fiscal conservatism's core principles of lower spending and taxes.

9: Deficit Reduction: Examine U.S. efforts to reduce the federal deficit, past and present.

10: Budget Sequestration: Learn about automatic spending cuts and their effects on policy.

11: Deficit Spending: Explore how spending exceeding revenue impacts national debt.

12: Tax Equity Act of 1982: Investigate this law’s role in tax reform and fiscal responsibility.

13: PAYGO: Understand how PAYGO ensures new spending is balanced by cuts or revenue.

14: Fiscal Illusion: Examine how government spending costs are often hidden from the public.

15: U.S. Public Debt History: Trace the history of U.S. debt and its ongoing challenges.

16: National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility: Review this commission's recommendations for long-term fiscal solutions.

17: 2012 U.S. Federal Budget: Analyze the key decisions in the 2012 budget and their effects.

18: Federal Expenditures: Examine how federal funds are allocated and their societal impact.

19: The Path to Prosperity: Explore this plan aimed at reducing government spending and reforming policy.

20: Political Debates on the Federal Budget: Discover the various political arguments surrounding budgetary policies.

21: U.S. Fiscal Cliff: Understand the fiscal cliff and its potential economic consequences.

Starve The Beast offers invaluable insights for anyone interested in fiscal policy, providing comprehensive analysis and expert commentary. Perfect for students and professionals alike, this book is a must-have addition to your collection.