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Big Business

A Love Letter to an American Anti-Hero
Book • 2019
In 'Big Business', Tyler Cowen challenges common misconceptions about large corporations, arguing that they are integral to the functioning of American society.

He highlights their role in spurring innovation, rewarding talent and hard work, and creating the economic bounty that Americans depend on.

The book addresses various criticisms of big business, including issues of CEO pay, tech industry ethics, and the influence of corporations on government.

Cowen emphasizes that the benefits of big business outweigh its flaws and that it is a fundamental institution in American life.

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