The self-made myth and the truth about how government helps individuals and businesses succeed

"The Self-Made Myth exposes the false claim that business success is the result of heroic individual effort with little or no outside help. Brian Miller and Mike Lapham bust the myth and present profiles of business leaders who recognize the public investments and supports that made their succe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Miller, Brian, Lapham, Mike (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Francisco Berrett-Koehler Publishers 2012
Series:A BK currents book
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references and index
  • Public Policy and the Success Narrative
  • The Self-Made Myth
  • Busting the Myth
  • The Built-Together Reality of Individual Success
  • Stories of Success and the Common Good
  • Policy Implications and the Public Investment Imperative
  • A Call to Action