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The Rise and Fall of American Growth, 1870-2010

The Rise and Fall of American Growth, 1870-2010

Update: 2023-11-30
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In this episode, Prof. Robert Gordon walks us through the U.S. growth record since the Civil War. We discuss some key takeaways from his monumental 2016 book (which lends its name to this episode). We cover some key drivers of changes in standard of living, not all of which are captured in economic statistics. We contrast the technological breakthroughs in the period 1870-1940 with 1940-2010 and consider the varying productivity impacts of each. Finally, we review the major headwinds facing the US economy in the coming decades.



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The Rise and Fall of American Growth, 1870-2010

The Rise and Fall of American Growth, 1870-2010

Seán Kenny