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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism
Book • 2020
In this book, Anne Case and Angus Deaton explore the alarming rise in 'deaths of despair'—including suicides, drug overdoses, and alcoholism—among middle-aged white Americans.
They argue that these deaths are linked to economic inequality, the weakening position of labor, the growing power of corporations, and a healthcare system that redistributes working-class wages to the wealthy.
The authors provide a comprehensive historical, social, and economic analysis, highlighting the need for reforms to ensure that capitalism serves the broader population rather than just the elite.
They argue that these deaths are linked to economic inequality, the weakening position of labor, the growing power of corporations, and a healthcare system that redistributes working-class wages to the wealthy.
The authors provide a comprehensive historical, social, and economic analysis, highlighting the need for reforms to ensure that capitalism serves the broader population rather than just the elite.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
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Tim Harford as authors of "Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism", a book about rising death rates among middle-aged white Americans.
Tim Harford as authors of "Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism", a book about rising death rates among middle-aged white Americans.
Catching a KiIler Doctor
Mentioned by Andrew Keen in relation to the 'death of despair' narrative and its relevance to the Black Power Scorecard.
Episode 2498: Andre M. Perry on the Black Power Scorecard
Mentioned by Michael Matheson Miller when discussing the challenges of poverty and its impact on health and well-being.
Can We Solve Poverty?
Authored by Anne Case and Angus Deaton , discussing the rise of deaths of despair in the US and its societal impact.
A New Vision for Capitalism, with Anne Case, Angus Deaton and Francine Lacqua
