Wessel, David

Wessel has done a great deal of research and writes a fast-paced but careful account that is a major contribution to the study of the political process; readers interested in political science and economics will gain a great deal from it. Highly recommended.

Wessel's unbiased, levelheaded approach will appeal to serious readers who understand that the federal budget cannot be managed like a family budget. He offers ideas for solving the crisis, but these would require the support of elected officials and a focus on working toward a responsible fiscal future. Highly recommended for all politics wonks and university libraries supporting political science and economics curricula.