Episode · People I (Mostly) Admire · 2024-10-12

Books mentioned on 142. What’s Impacting American Workers?

1 book · With David Autor · Listen · Watch on YouTube

David Autor took his first economics class at 29 years old. Now he’s one of the central academics studying the labor market.

Steve Levitt discussed The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   The Wealth of Nations

   Adam Smith · at 1:00:10

   Why people recommend it: Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations is a foundational 1776 text by the Scottish economist often regarded as the father of modern capitalism, examining the nature and causes of national prosperity through free markets and division of labor.

   Discussed

   “I'd forgotten that Dubner had done this three-part series on Adam Smith, and to win the Adam Smith Award, Dubner crafted an absolutely brilliant speech in which he talked about Adam Smith's life and details; it was really masterful.”

   Steve Levitt 142. What’s Impacting American Workers? 2024-10-12 Listen at 1:00:10

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