The Origins of the Modern Economy
by Joel Mokyr
Recommended by Patrick Collison
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Finance, and History.
During the late eighteenth century, innovations in Europe triggered the Industrial Revolution and the sustained economic progress that spread across the globe. While much has been made of the details of the Industrial Revolution, what remains a mystery is why it took place at all. Why did this revolution begin in the West and not elsewhere, and why...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Finance, and History.
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Patrick Collison
Co-founder and CEO of Stripe
“I really enjoyed. It’s basically a book about, why did the industrial revolution, start when it did and where it did”
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“Michael Lewis chronicles the friendship and intellectual partnership of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, who championed the idea that cognitive biases shape our choices. The narrative reads like a buddy story, weaving their discoveries into personal anecdotes and the drama of their collaboration. You'll grasp key ideas—loss aversion, framing—through their story, but the book focuses on biography, not application. Helpful for understanding behavioral economics' origins; less useful if you want actionable advice. The emotional arc of their relationship can overshadow the science.”
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