Review of Launchpad Republic

[Julie Marie Basil]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Launchpad Republic" by Howard Wolk and John Landry.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Have you noticed that many of the world’s top companies began in the US? Have you ever wondered how so many start-ups that began in the US became successful? Do you have an interest in how American history and politics have impacted the founding and running of businesses in the US? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you should read “Launchpad Republic: America’s Entrepreneurial Edge and Why It Matters” by Howard Wolk and John Landry.
 
This book highlights how the political system in the United States has paved the way for new businesses to grow and flourish. It contains stories of several well-known businesses that started in the US and explains how the economy and the government supported and did not support certain businesses at certain points in history. These examples are also contrasted with those from other countries that have governments that are more restrictive of new businesses and tend to favor incumbents over upstarts.
 
I found the information about the early political system in the US to be particularly thought-provoking, and I enjoyed the examples the authors cited throughout the book. Examples of businesses included A&P grocery stores, AT&T, Uber, Apple, and more. They discuss the change from a focus on small businesses to big businesses that occurred during the late 19th century at the time of the industrial revolution and the entrepreneurial revolution that has been occurring more recently. 
 
I give this book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The content was very interesting and well-presented, but the book could have used an additional round of editing. I found several grammatical and typological errors throughout the book that were distracting and detracted from the overall reading experience. Despite this drawback, I would still recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the world of business.

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[Gerry Steen]

I liked the questions you posed at the beginning of your review. Because I answered yes to all of the questions, I want to read this book. This is a very interesting topic. We need reminding as to why the USA has had success in the entrepreneur sector. I also appreciate history lessons. Thank you for this informative and well-written review.

[Tomy Chandrafrost]

The premise of this book looks interesting, considering the themes it addresses about American history. Reading your review makes me even more eager to read this book. Thank you for writing this. What a great review.

[Anu Anand]

Thank you for this insightful review! This sounds like a must-read for anyone interested in how the US political system fosters entrepreneurship. Your highlights of the book's engaging content and valuable examples are very helpful.

[RJ Reviews]

Grammatical errors are disappointing. It could've been a great book if not for those errors. You review points out that it is mainly based on the US but I am curious to know about its applicability to other countries as well. A thorough review, enjoyed the insight a lot. Thank you.

[David Awunor]

Thank you for the thoughtful review. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Sarah Zain]

The questions you asked at the beginning of the review make the reader ask and determine the suitability of the book for them. I liked the way you presented the book's ideas. Maybe I'm not a big fan of economics and business to read about, but I loved reading your well written review.

[Cristina-Ioana Toader]

Great review! It's fascinating to read about how the US government supported and did not support certain businesses at different points in history. It would be even more interesting to compare this with the approaches taken by various European governments.

[Jeff Kanda]

Wow! Your review of the book is so intriguing. I had samples a few pages of this book and i believ that i will read it fully. Thanks for the great review!

[Martina Sette]

Having read this book, I found it to be an insightful exploration of the unique factors that have enabled many top companies to originate in the US. The authors effectively highlight how the American political and economic systems have historically fostered an environment conducive to entrepreneurship. Great review!

[Neha Panikar]

Now I can know how and why "you can sell anything in America" by reading this book! The ease of doing business is an important point for every entrepreneur or corporate business. I'd love to understand the intricacies of this point in this book. Thankyou for the review!

[ZCReviews]

I answered "yes" to the first two questions, but I'm not a fan of reading about American politics or politics in general, to be honest. However, your review provided a great summary of what the book is about. This will help people who are interested in these topics get a good idea of what to expect if they decide to read the book.

[Qwerty Writes]

I said 'yes' to almost all your questions. I don't think I've read something like this before and I am hoping its in-depth research can feed my curious mind because now I really want to know. It was a cool curious read! I feel like Curious George now!

[Chi Chiu Michael Mak]

The American system is something people nowadays take for granted. This book helps people understand the truth behind the foundations for prosperity and development.