Economics + Politics Book

If anyone is interested in economics and politics and/or the real life struggle to balance the benefits of a free market with the needs of working class American citizens, you should consider reading this book: Locked in the Cabinet, by Robert Reich. It was assigned to me for a history class, and it's the story of the experiences of Reich as the Secretary of Labor during the first Clinton administration. It's in the form of a journal and he talks a lot about the problems he has with the US economy. Even though it's from a few years ago, it's still relevant and it's a pretty easy read. I'd definitely recommend it.