Allensworth, Rebecca Haw. The Licensing Racket: How We Decide Who Is Allowed to Work, and Why It Goes Wrong

Key Points

• The review aims to examine the professional licensing system and its implications on various societal aspects.
• Literature review of the book's key themes
• Analysis of the licensing system's role in society
• Examination of impacts on public health and economic equality
• The licensing system affects equality and public health negatively.
• It plays a significant role in the perception of the American Dream.
• There is a need for a coherent theory regarding when licensing is necessary.