Introduction : the oversold society
How to tell what the emperor is wearing : standards for evidence in policy debates
It's not the economy, stupid! : why you shouldn't vote your wallet
Growth illusions : can we spend or tax cut our way to prosperity?
A tale of two decisions : contrasting standards for evidence
Is education the great equalizer?
The states and competition for economic development
What did your congressman learn in school?
Welfare without illusions
Conclusions : policy as patent medicine.
