Never Together: The Economic History of a Segregated America

The New York Times asked fifteen columnists to explain what the past four years have cost America, but none focused on President Trump's racism. This book seeks to redress this imbalance and bring Black Americans' role in the economy to the forefront. The US has been declining in the Social Product Index, and Temin argues for lasting integration efforts to allow Black Americans equal opportunity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

In November 2020, The New York Times sought the insights of fifteen of its esteemed columnists to delve into the profound impact of the past four years on America. However, a notable absence emerged from their collective analysis: none of the columnists chose to focus on the issue of President Trump's racism. This book aims to rectify this imbalance and elevate the significant role of Black Americans in our economy. While it is a fundamental truth that all humans are created equal, the economic history of the United States paints a different picture. Reconstruction, a brief period of progress following the Civil War, gave way to the era of Jim Crow laws, which perpetuated inequality and discrimination for decades. The Civil Rights Movement, a pivotal era of struggle and change, witnessed its decline under the presidency of President Nixon. Furthermore, the United States has experienced a concerning decline in the Social Product Index, ranking it as the lowest among the G7 nations and 26th globally. In his compelling argument, economist Tim Temin emphasizes the urgent need for sustained integration efforts that provide Black Americans with equal opportunities. This book achieves a remarkable feat by seamlessly integrating Black and white activities into a comprehensive and inclusive economic history of America.

Weight: 634g
Dimension: 161 x 236 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781316516744