Tuesday 15 April 2008

Diane Coyle on EconTalk

Diane Coyle talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the ideas in her new book, The Soulful Science: What Economists Really Do and Why it Matters. The discussions starts with the issue of growth--measurement issues and what economists have learned and have yet to learn about why some nations grow faster than others and some don't grow at all. Subsequent topics include happiness research, the politics and economics of inequality, the role of math in economics, and policy areas where economics has made the greatest contribution.

I have read parts of the book and while I'm not sure I agree with everything Coyle says the book is worth a read, and the interview worth a listen.

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