In this passionate and powerful book—part manifesto, part plan of action—the renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a practical strategy to move America, seemingly more divided than ever, toward a new consensus: sustainable development. Sustainable development is a holistic approach that emphasizes economic, social, and environmental objectives in shaping policy. In focusing too much on economic growth, the United States has neglected rising economic inequality and dire environmental threats. Now, even growth is imperiled.
Sachs explores issues that have captivated the nation and political debate, including infrastructure, trade deals, energy policy, the proper size and role of government, the national debt, and income inequality. Not only does he provide illuminating and accessible explanations of the forces at work in each case, but he also presents specific policy solutions. His argument rises above the pessimism born of political paralysis, economic stagnation, and partisanship to devise a brighter way forward, achievable both individually and collectively. In Building the New American Economy, Sachs shows how the United States can find a path to renewed economic progress that is fair and environmentally sustainable.
- Cover
- Title page
- Copyright page
- Our contract
- Table of contents
- Prologue
- Introduction a theoretical framework for the economics of e-learning. D. Castillo-Merino, M. Sjöberg
- Positive externalities of e-learning
- E-learning in higher education
- eLene-EE (Economics of e-learning)
- WP 1.Cost-benefit analysis of net based higher education
- WP 2.Student performance of e-learning
- WP 3.Indicators of e-learning
- WP 4.Digital divides and e-learning
- References
- About the authors
- E-learning as a regional policy tool: Principless for a cost benefit analysis. N. Hanes, S. Lundberg
- 1.Introduction
- 2.Cost-benefit analysis
- 3.A case study of a nursing programme
- 4.Discussion
- References
- About the authors
- E-learning and labour market: wage-premium analysis. D. Castillo-Merino, J. Vilaseca, E. Serradell, N. Valls
- 1.Introduction
- 2.Costs and benefits from education
- 3.Estimating the returns to education. Theoretical models
- 4.Education and wages:the role ofICT in the relationship between e-learning and labour productivity
- 5.E-learning skills and productivity: the case ofUOC’s degree students
- References
- About the authors
- Do online students perform better than a face-to-face students? Reflections and short review of some empirical findings. J. Lundbergm D. Castillo, M. Dahmani
- 1.Introduction
- 2.Methodological issues
- 3.Some empirical results
- 4.Final reflections
- References
- About the authors
- The impact of ICT on student performance in higher education: Direct effects, indirect effects and organisation change. A. Ben Youssef, M. Dahmani
- Introduction
- 1.ICT and students’performance: no clear direct effects
- 2.Student performance:indirect effects
- 3.ICT and student performance:an enormous lack oforganisational change
- References
- About the authors
- Describing e-learning development in european higher education institutions using a balanced scorecard. T. Garrot, M. Psillaki, S. Rochhia
- 1.Introduction
- 2.Presentation ofthe BSC
- 3.E-learning development offour4 European universities
- 4.Conclusion and discussion
- References
- About the authors
- Uses of information and communication technologies in Europe's higher education institutions: From digital divides to digital trajectories. A. Ben Youssef, L. Ragni
- 1.Introduction
- 1.The three levels ofeducational digital divides
- 2.From digital divides to digital trajectories: explaining the differences
- References
- About the authors
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