Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2023-11-09
Books mentioned on 480. How Much Does Discrimination Hurt the Economy? (Replay)
Evidence from Nazi Germany and 1940’s America (and pretty much everywhere else) shows that discrimination is incredibly costly — to the victims, of course, but also the perpetrators. One modern solution is to invoke a diversity mandate.
Stephen Dubner discussed Genius & Anxiety by Norman Lebrecht and City of Champions by Stefan Szymanski and others. Also mentioned: Plunder by Brendan Ballou.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Genius & Anxiety
Genius and Anxiety by Norman Lebrecht is a historical work detailing how Jewish intellectuals, artists, scientists, and creators shaped the modern world between 1847 and 1947.
Discussed“in a book called genius and anxiety how Jews changed the world 1847 to 1947 the author Norman lebre puts forth another possible explanation”
Where to get it
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City of Champions
City of Champions by Stefan Szymanski and Silke-Maria Weineck is a book that explores the rich history of triumph and defeat in Detroit through the lens of its sporting legends and economic shifts.
Discussed“the book shen shimansky wrote is called city of Champions a history of Triumph and defeat in Detroit”
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Plunder
Plunder by Brendan Ballou is an investigative examination of the practices of private equity firms and their impact on the American economy.
Discussed“I suppose if I thought that it was good for society I wouldn't have called the book plunder”
Where to get it
