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The Rise and Fall of American Growth
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Robert Gordon's argument that the 1870-1970 century was a unique technological windfall unlikely to repeat. Endorsed by Patrick Collison and Bill Gates.
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On the shelf as a key interlocutor for Progress Studies; Gordon's secular-stagnation thesis is the empirical backdrop against which Collison argues for reviving the engines of growth.
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“The book was a fantastic read, and well worth the time.”
Bill Gates reviewed the book on his Gates Notes blog.
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“I'm reading this book and I can already tell I am going to be so annoying about it afterwards. Sorry in advance”
Cited from a tweet by Stewart Butterfield (@stewart).
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