The Shortest History of Economics by Andrew Leigh Summary
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From prehistoric ploughs to AI, Nobel Laureate Claudia Goldin's "one economics book to read" unpacks how invisible forces shape our world. Harvard-trained economist Andrew Leigh reveals surprising connections between disease and colonization, challenging readers to rethink everything they know about markets and human progress.
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When Firelight Cost a Fortune
Imagine spending sixty hours gathering firewood just to produce what a modern lightbulb creates in one second. That's not a dystopian future-it's our not-so-distant past. Three hundred thousand years ago, light was precious, life was short, and survival was never guaranteed. Today, we flip switches without thinking, order products that arrive the next day, and expect shelves stocked with everything imaginable. How did we get here? The answer lies in understanding economics not as abstract theory but as the story of human ingenuity wrestling with scarcity across millennia. From the first ploughs that transformed nomadic hunters into settled farmers, to the algorithms that now predict what we'll buy before we know we want it, economics traces humanity's journey from brutal subsistence to unprecedented abundance-and reveals the patterns, innovations, and choices that shaped our world.
Agriculture, Trade, and the Foundations of Civilization
Maritime Empires, Colonial Legacies, and the Resource Curse
Industrial Revolution, Economic Theory, and Mass Production
Global War, Economic Catastrophe, and Competing Solutions
Post-War Prosperity, Welfare States, and the Great Liberalization
Financial Crises, Market Failures, and Contemporary Challenges
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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