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Dwarkesh Podcast

Bryan Caplan - Discrimination, Poverty, & Mental Illness

Apr 12, 2022
01:03:42

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  • Some workers exhibit zero productivity, influenced by job mismatches and personal factors like family responsibilities and societal norms.
  • The success sequence of education, work, and delayed parenthood offers an escape from poverty, but factors like impulse control and educational standards play crucial roles.

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Understanding Productivity in Working Age Population

Around 3% of the working-age population exhibits zero or negative productivity, which can be exacerbated further if individuals are mismatched in their jobs. Factors like family responsibilities, government support, personal preferences, and reluctance to conform contribute to low productivity rates.

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