Uncle Sam can’t count

<p>Why does federal aid seem to have a reverse Midas touch? Drawing on examples from the nation's past and present—from the fur trade and railroads, to cars and chemicals, to aviation and Solyndra—"Uncle Sam Can't Count” is a sweeping work of economic history that explains why the federal government cannot and should not pick winners and losers in the private sector.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, we bring you a presentation that was delivered as part of the 2015 Acton Lecture Series, featuring American historian Burton W. Folsom speaking on his book (co-written with Anita Folsom) “Uncle Sam Can’t Count.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.acton.org/audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Subscribe to our podcasts</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Sam-Cant-Count-Investments/dp/0062292692/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1W72LP3FLSRK0&amp;keywords=uncle+sam+can%27t+count&amp;qid=1657646164&amp;sprefix=uncle+sam+can%27t+count+%2Caps%2C86&...