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Aug 1, 2017

26: Too much is never enough

Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff makes us smart about the consequences and rewards of endless economic growth.

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26: Too much is never enough
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What do Adam Smith’s “The Wealth of Nations,” a science fiction book about Mars and a ride share company have in common? Each one has something to say about the idea of endless economic growth. And so does Kenneth Rogoff, professor of public policy and economics at Harvard University. He makes us smart about the concept of endless economic growth. Whom does it help, whom does it harm? 

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