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Noah Smith & Matt Yglesias on the Electric Technology Crisis, China, and America's Future

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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Electric Vehicles and Geopolitical Dynamics

This chapter examines the contrasting approaches of America and China in the rise of electric vehicles, highlighting China's supportive governmental structure against America's stagnant policies. The speakers discuss the implications of this disparity on global competition and innovation, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach. Additionally, personal anecdotes and reflections on political shifts amplify the chapter's exploration of race and technology in contemporary America.

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