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The Rise and Fall of American Growth
The U.S. Standard of Living Since the Civil War
Book • 2016
The book describes the 100 years following 1870 as the 'Special Century,' a period of revolutionary growth and prosperity driven by innovations such as electric lighting, indoor plumbing, motor vehicles, air travel, and television.
Gordon argues that this era of growth has been flatlining since 1970, marked by growing inequality, stagnating education, an aging population, and rising debt.
He contends that the productivity growth of the past cannot be repeated and identifies several 'headwinds' that will continue to slow American economic growth.
The book is divided into two main parts, covering the period from 1870 to 1940 and from 1940 to 2010, and includes detailed statistical analysis and historical anecdotes to support its arguments.
Gordon argues that this era of growth has been flatlining since 1970, marked by growing inequality, stagnating education, an aging population, and rising debt.
He contends that the productivity growth of the past cannot be repeated and identifies several 'headwinds' that will continue to slow American economic growth.
The book is divided into two main parts, covering the period from 1870 to 1940 and from 1940 to 2010, and includes detailed statistical analysis and historical anecdotes to support its arguments.
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Mentioned by Anthony Pompliano in a discussion about pessimism as a luxury, referencing Gordon's book on American economic growth.
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Erik Torenberg when discussing the slowdown in economic growth and the idea of 'picking the low-hanging fruit'.
Erik Torenberg when discussing the slowdown in economic growth and the idea of 'picking the low-hanging fruit'.
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Chris Bloomstran as a book providing perspective on technological advancements and their impact on economic growth.
Chris Bloomstran as a book providing perspective on technological advancements and their impact on economic growth.
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Mentioned by Eric Gilliam as a book that gets at why science and scientific progress is worth pursuing.
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Mentioned by Anthony Pompliano as a fantastic book.
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Ethan Mollick as a book that explores the reasons behind the decline in American economic growth and offers insights into technological transformations.
Ethan Mollick as a book that explores the reasons behind the decline in American economic growth and offers insights into technological transformations.
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Mentioned by Anthony Pompliano while discussing the shift from focusing on things that don't change to things that do change.
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Mentioned by Jason Crawford when discussing the slowdown in economic growth and total factor productivity.
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Recommandé par Antonin Bergeau pour comprendre l'histoire de la croissance américaine depuis la guerre civile.
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