The Case for Growth as a Welfare Human Flourishing

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Tyler Cowan: Would you go to the past or the future, not knowing what your lot would be in that case? He says if it's a uniform distribution across the whole future, he definitely rather be born in 1962. Cowan: I'm not convinced how long civilization will last. It might not just be me anymore.

Author and economist Tyler Cowen of George Mason University talks about his book, Big Business, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Cowen argues that big corporations in America are underrated and under-appreciated. He even defends the financial sector while adding some caveats along the way. This is a lively and contrarian look at a timely issue.