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Every book John Cochrane recommended on podcasts
John Cochrane participates in intellectual interview podcasts as an economist and academic, addressing complex economic puzzles, policy debates, and various habits of mind. During his appearance on Conversations with Tyler in 2021, John Cochrane took the opportunity to recommend a deeply personal academic work, Florence in the Forgotten Centuries, 1527-1800, written by his father, Eric Cochrane. While speaking on the podcast, John Cochrane noted that anyone familiar with his father's academic legacy would recognize the book, and he explicitly stated that it was the specific title he chose to recommend online to listeners. By bringing up his father's historical research, John Cochrane bridged the gap between his own modern economic discussions and historical scholarship, offering the audience a window into his intellectual heritage. This recommendation highlighted the enduring influence of familial scholarship alongside his own contributions to economic thought and public policy debates during the extensive interview.
Books recommended by John Cochrane
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Florence in the Forgotten Centuries, 1527-1800
Florence in the Forgotten Centuries, 1527-1800 by Eric Cochrane is a comprehensive historical study examining the political, social, and cultural evolution of Florence during the early modern period.
Recommended“by the way everybody else who's ever heard of my father heard of florence in the forgotten centuries which is the one i'll uh i'll recommend online”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cochrane on Economic Puzzles and Habits of Mind | Conversations with Tyler | 2021-03-10 | 1 |