How do we grow the economy? Start by asking if all people can and should be the author of their own success

From our editorial board:

This election year, there is a fundamental question about the economy sitting before us. Neither major political party seems keen on answering the question directly, but it will likely shape the achievements and even the aspirations of generations to come and could determine if we can unite as a common people or continue to fracture.

The question comes down to this: Do we believe that each person can and should be the author of their own success, of their own version of that dream that seems uniquely American?