How Economics Explains the World by Andrew Leigh Summary
Overview of How Economics Explains the World
Explore how economics shaped humanity, from agriculture to AI, in this Nobel laureate-endorsed masterpiece. Discover why mirrors revolutionized society, slaughterhouses inspired assembly lines, and why Africa never colonized Europe. The Economist's must-read book of the year.
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When Light Cost a Fortune
What if I told you that in prehistoric times, creating just one hour of artificial light required 58 hours of backbreaking labor gathering timber? Today, you earn that same illumination in less than a second of work-a 300,000-fold improvement that captures the essence of economics itself. This isn't just about light; it's about how humanity transformed from barely surviving to thriving beyond our ancestors' wildest dreams. Economics isn't the "dismal science" we've been told it is. That label actually came from Thomas Carlyle attacking economists who believed in human equality-not their methods. What follows is the story of how economic forces shaped everything from why your ancestors switched from hunting to farming, to why your morning coffee connects you to farmers across three continents. Life for our prehistoric ancestors was genuinely horrifying. Imagine a world where 40% of children died before reaching adulthood, where life expectancy barely touched 33 years, and where one in seven people died violently. Archaeological digs reveal both compassion and cruelty-some communities carved walking canes and pre-chewed food for toothless elders, while others simply abandoned those who couldn't keep pace during migrations.
The Agricultural Revolution and Geographic Fortune
Medieval Innovation and the Persistence of Privilege
Global Exploration and the Dark Side of Commerce
The Industrial Revolution and Birth of Modern Economics
Mass Production, Banking Reform, and Retail Revolution
Post-War Prosperity 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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