Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2016-03-17
Books mentioned on 240. Yes, the American Economy Is in a Funk -- But Not for the Reasons You Think
As sexy as the digital revolution may be, it can't compare to the Second Industrial Revolution (electricity! the gas engine!
Stephen Dubner discussed The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Rise and Fall of American Growth
The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J.
Discussed“Robert Gordon is an economist at Northwestern University and the author of a book called The Rise and Fall of American Growth. Now, think about that title for a moment.”
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