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How Economic Growth Has Made Us Smarter and More Unequal: A Review

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In his new book, How Economic Growth Has Made Us Smarter and More Unequal, economist Tyler Cowen argues that economic growth has led to significant increases in our intelligence and cognitive abilities, but it has also widened the gap between the rich and the poor.

Human Capitalism: How Economic Growth Has Made Us Smarter--and More Unequal

by Brink Lindsey

4.1 out of 5

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Cowen's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the impact of economic growth on our society. Cowen is a leading expert on economic growth, and he draws on a wealth of data and research to support his arguments.

Cowen begins his book by arguing that economic growth has led to a significant increase in our intelligence. He points to data showing that IQ scores have been rising steadily for over a century, and he argues that this is due in large part to the increased availability of education and other cognitive-enhancing technologies.

Cowen also argues that economic growth has led to a significant increase in our cognitive abilities. He points to data showing that we are now better able to solve problems, make decisions, and remember information than we were in the past. He argues that this is due in large part to the increased complexity of our jobs and the increased availability of information.

However, Cowen also argues that economic growth has led to a widening of the gap between the rich and the poor. He points to data showing that the incomes of the top 1% of earners have grown much faster than the incomes of the bottom 99% of earners. He argues that this is due in large part to the increasing demand for skilled workers and the decreasing demand for unskilled workers.

Cowen concludes his book by arguing that we need to find ways to make economic growth more inclusive. He suggests that we need to invest in education and other cognitive-enhancing technologies, and we need to find ways to make it easier for people to move up the economic ladder.

How Economic Growth Has Made Us Smarter and More Unequal is a thought-provoking and important book. Cowen's arguments are well-supported by data and research, and he provides a clear and concise explanation of the complex relationship between economic growth, intelligence, and inequality.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the impact of economic growth on our society.

Human Capitalism: How Economic Growth Has Made Us Smarter--and More Unequal

by Brink Lindsey

4.1 out of 5