Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress-and How to Bring It Back

A provocative exploration of the forces that keep us from getting things done, and how we can restore confidence in government

“Dunkelman summarizes the history perfectly.” —David Brooks, The New York Times

Named a Best Book of the Year by Financial Times • The Economist

America was once a country that did big things. But today, even while facing a host of pressing challenges—a housing shortage, a climate crisis, dilapidated infrastructure—we feel stuck. As Marc J. Dunkelman reveals, Americ...