As part of the Boston Review’s “New Democracy Forum” series, Robert Pollin examines the challenges inherent in creating and sustaining a full-employment economy in the United States. He considers why full employment should be a goal of a decent and egalitarian society, the potential definitions of full employment, and policy steps to move in that direction. Along with the many reasons for individuals, families, and the economy as a whole to seek full employment, Pollin describes how it can be joined with another fundamental policy aim: ending our dependence on fossil fuels and creating an economy powered by clean energy. Nine respondents--among them Jayati Ghosh, Eileen Appelbaum, and Ruy Teixeira--add their support, or critique of, Pollin's argument, and in turn, Pollin responds to them as well.