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Episode · EconTalk · 2021-09-13

Books mentioned on Glen Weyl on Antitrust, Capitalism, and Radical Reform

2 books · With Glen Weyl · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Author and Microsoft executive Glen Weyl talks about radical reforms of capitalism with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Weyl is worried about the concentration of corporate power, especially in the tech sector.

Russ Roberts discussed Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy by Joseph Schumpeter. Also mentioned: On Revolution by Hannah Arendt.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy

    Joseph Schumpeter · at 57:12

    Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy by Joseph Schumpeter is an influential economic text that examines the evolution of economic systems and introduces the foundational concept of creative destruction.

    Discussed
    “i'm going to call it the shupitarian viewpoint that i associate with book two of capitalism socialism and democracy”
    Russ Roberts Glen Weyl on Antitrust, Capitalism, and Radical Reform 2021-09-13 Listen at 57:12
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. On Revolution

    Hannah Arendt · at 1:02:00

    Discussed
    “probably my favorite book on this topic is hannah aren't on revolution”
    Speaker Glen Weyl on Antitrust, Capitalism, and Radical Reform 2021-09-13 Listen at 1:02:00
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
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