THE SPLINTER #4 — ELI DOURADO (The CGO)
Jan 2, 2024
Economist Eli Dourado discusses total factor productivity as a measure of progress, institutional influence on wealth, and the impact of technological innovations on society. They also explore energy superabundance, state capacity in China and the US, and the importance of elite consensus in politics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Importance of Institutions in Determining a Society's Wealth
03:10 • 7min
Reacting to a Book and Discussing the Return of Low Hanging Fruit
09:56 • 2min
Technological Innovations and Their Impact on Society
11:48 • 6min
Exploring Energy Super Abundance
18:15 • 21min
State Capacity in China and the US
39:02 • 12min
The Importance of Elite Consensus in Politics
51:12 • 4min