"Unbearable Cost" is a scholarly book by James K. Galbraith that addresses current social and economic challenges. This work summarizes Galbraith's most influential writings on contemporary issues and includes new commentary. The author analyzes the catastrophic developments in Iraq as well as the profound changes in the American economy that occurred under Alan Greenspan's leadership. The book offers a critical perspective on the political and economic decisions that led to these developments. With 227 pages in a paperback format, it is a comprehensive work that is significant for both professionals and interested readers. It encourages reflection on the complex relationships between politics and economics and highlights the far-reaching consequences of these dynamics. "Unbearable Cost" is thus an essential work for anyone looking to engage with the challenges of modern society.