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Category: Economics in History

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

March 22, 2021April 15, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “A Culture of Growth” by Joel Mokyr

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

January 21, 2020May 28, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “The Origin of Wealth” by Eric D. Beinhocker

January 7, 2020March 18, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “Why Information Grows” by Cesar Hidalgo

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