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Luis Garicano appeared on Conversations with Tyler to discuss Spain, Europe, and the future of work, during which he spoke about several literary and political works. He strongly recommended Javier Cercas's nonfiction, novelized book titled Anatomía de un instante, also known as Soldiers of Salamis, which focuses on the Spanish coup d'état in 1981 and also touches on a trip with the Pope. Garicano praised this work and suggested it to listeners interested in that historical period. Additionally, while discussing voter inattentiveness and political economy, Garicano referenced The Myth of the Rational Voter by Bryan Caplan, describing it as a beautiful book about rational inattentiveness among voters. Throughout the conversation, Garicano used these works to illustrate broader political phenomena, historical dynamics, and human behavior within democratic societies. His recommendations highlight a deep interest in modern European history, political decision-making, and the ways literature and rigorous non-fiction can shed light on complex societal crises and institutional turning points across different eras.
Books recommended by Luis Garicano
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Anatomía de un instante
Anatomía de un instante by Javier Cercas is a compelling nonfiction work that deeply examines the pivotal 1981 Spanish coup d'état.
Recommended“He also has this Anatomyadonistante, this kind of nonfiction, novelized book that I would recommend very strongly to people to read about the Spanish coup de tai in 1981.”
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Soldiers of Salamis
Soldiers of Salamis by Javier Cercas is a novelized, nonfiction-style narrative that explores the Spanish Civil War and the complexities of historical memory and political loyalty.
Recommended“He also has this Anatomyadonistante, this kind of nonfiction, novelized book that I would recommend very strongly to people to read about the Spanish coup de tai in 1981. ... I also like soldiers of Salamis, and the recent one about the trip with the Pope.”
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The Myth of the Rational Voter
The Myth of the Rational Voter by Bryan Caplan is an influential economic and political science text that examines voter behavior and the phenomenon of political irrationality.
Discussed“I think that your colleague Brian Kaplan wrote a beautiful book about it, The Myth of the Rational Voter, which is perfectly rational, that they are inattentive.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Luis Garicano on Spain, Europe, and the Future of Work | Conversations with Tyler | 2026-09-30 | 3 |