This work investigates how racial inequality functions as a primary driver of economic disparity within the daily lives of African Americans. Thomas Boston, a prominent economist, synthesizes the diverse philosophies and analytical frameworks of North America's leading African American scholars to challenge mainstream economic assumptions. By aggregating these perspectives, the book argues that traditional economic models often fail to account for the systemic barriers that perpetuate racial stratification in the United States.

Experts recognize this volume as a critical resource for understanding the evolution of Black economic thought in North America. Scholars frequently cite the text for its ability to bridge the gap between abstract economic theory and the lived realities of racial inequality.