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Erik Baker, "Make Your Own Job: How the Entrepreneurial Work Ethic Exhausted America" (Harvard UP, 2025)

New Books in Economic and Business History

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Historical Roots of Entrepreneurialism

This chapter explores the historical context of entrepreneurialism and the ongoing debates about management and work structure since the late 19th century. It highlights the cyclical nature of job creation and the evolution of the gig economy, connecting technological advancements to longstanding issues of worker rights and employment relationships.

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