Episode · Conversations with Tyler · 2020-08-12

Tyler Cowen & Nicholas Bloom: books mentioned on Conversations with Tyler

Nicholas Bloom on Management, Productivity, and Scientific Progress

4 books · With Nicholas Bloom · Listen · Watch on YouTube

What might the electrification of factories teach us about how quickly we'll adapt to remote work? What gives American companies an edge over their competitors on the international stage?

Nicholas Bloom recommended The machine that changed the world by James P. Womack, and discussed Hillbilly Elegy by J D Vance, Good to Great by Jim Collins, and Built to Last by Jim Collins and others.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   The machine that changed the world

   James P. Womack · at 24:24

   The machine that changed the world by James P. Womack is an influential book documenting the principles of Japanese car manufacturing and lean production.

   Recommended

   “in fact there's a great mit book called the machine that changed the world that documents that now if you think of the way consultants are operating in the 90s 2000s it isn't obvious to many firms that lean was a far better way to run your factory”

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2. 

   Hillbilly Elegy

   J D Vance · at 28:34

   Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance is a widely discussed memoir exploring the struggles of the American working class, Appalachian culture, and the author's own upbringing amidst intense social and economic challenges.

   Discussed

   “having said that i've recently been recently reading hillbilly elegy which is fantastic”

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3. 

   Good to Great

   Jim Collins · at 29:56

   Good to Great by Jim Collins is a foundational business and management book that investigates how companies transition from being mediocre performers to achieving sustained greatness.

   Discussed

   “that was just you know most of the books that i read that are popular good to great and built to last”

   Nicholas Bloom Nicholas Bloom on Management, Productivity, and Scientific Progress 2020-08-12 Listen at 29:56

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4. 

   Built to Last

   Jim Collins; Jerry I. Porras · at 29:56

   Built to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras is a landmark business management book that investigates what makes visionary companies endure through decades of changing markets.

   Discussed

   “that was just you know most of the books that i read that are popular good to great and built to last”

   Nicholas Bloom Nicholas Bloom on Management, Productivity, and Scientific Progress 2020-08-12 Listen at 29:56

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon