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Category: Economics in History

Books that examine the long-term causes of economic development. Most are written by economists.

September 16, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “Prophet of Innovation: Joseph Schumpeter and Creative Destruction” by Thomas McCraw

July 9, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “Economic Transformations: General Purpose Technologies and Long Term Economic Growth” by Lipsey, Carlaw and Bekar

March 30, 2020April 22, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “The World Economy: A Millennial Perspective” by Angus Maddison

February 11, 2020March 18, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “Why Most Things Fail” by Paul Ormerod

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