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Slouching Towards Utopia

Brad DeLong
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Slouching Towards Utopia by Brad DeLong gets recommended on The Ezra Klein Show, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.

Slouching Towards Utopia by Brad DeLong appears 4 times across 4 podcast episodes on 1 show, with transcript quotes and timestamps.

“a book that will come out in the next several months, Brad DeLong's Slouching Towards Utopia, which is, I think, a really remarkable and powerful placing of all of economic history in perspective”

1:17:32
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I Keep Hoping Larry Summers Is Wrong. What if He’s Not? on The Ezra Klein Show
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Multiple guests on The Ezra Klein Show refer listeners to Brad DeLong’s Slouching Towards Utopia when discussing global economic history and long-term change. The book is recommended as a way to “follow the conversation” about economic history and is described in one episode as a history of the “long 20th century,” emphasizing how the world changed from 1870 onward.

These mentions occur across two Ezra Klein Show episodes, including a Best Of episode on the Federal Reserve and an interview with Paul Krugman about inflation, indicating that the book is being cited as a useful reference in conversations about macroeconomic trends and historical context rather than for a single narrow topic.

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The host mentions 'Slouching Towards Utopia' as a significant contribution to the conversation on global economic history. They suggest that the book has been widely reviewed and encourages listeners to engage with it to form their own opinions.

The host mentions 'Slouching Towards Utopia' to highlight its historical perspective on economic change and the impact of technology on society. This book is suggested as essential reading for understanding the long-term shifts that have shaped modern life since the late 19th century.

The host mentions 'Slouching Towards Utopia' as a significant work for understanding current discussions in global economic history. Although the host reviewed it critically, they encourage listeners to engage with the book to form their own opinions.

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global economic historyimpact of technology on jobseconomic history perspective
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listeners interested in economics and historylisteners interested in economic history and societal changeIndividuals interested in economic history and current global economic discussions.anyone interested in economic policy
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Which episode recommended Slouching Towards Utopia?

I Keep Hoping Larry Summers Is Wrong. What if He’s Not? on The Ezra Klein Show is one of the clearest indexed episodes that recommended Slouching Towards Utopia by Brad DeLong. Other indexed episodes include Best Of: How the Fed Is ‘Shaking the Entire System’ on The Ezra Klein Show and The Inflation Story Has Changed Dramatically. Paul Krugman Breaks It Down. on The Ezra Klein Show. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 1:17:32.

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The host mentions 'Slouching Towards Utopia' as a significant contribution to the conversation on global economic history. They suggest that the book has been widely reviewed and encourages listeners to engage with it to form their own opinions. It most often appears in conversations about global economic history, impact of technology on jobs, and economic history perspective.

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I Keep Hoping Larry Summers Is Wrong. What if He’s Not? artwork
The Ezra Klein ShowMar 29, 2022
I Keep Hoping Larry Summers Is Wrong. What if He’s Not?
Episode
1:17:32Jump to mention

“A remarkable and powerful placing of all of economic history in perspective, highlighting the profound differences between the 20th and 19th centuries.”

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: anyone interested in economic policy
Key quote: “a book that will come out in the next several months, Brad DeLong's Slouching Towards Utopia, which is, I think, a really remarkable and powerful placing of all of economic history in perspective”
The host mentions 'Slouching Towards Utopia' as a significant work that places economic history in a broader context, highlighting the transformative power of science and markets. This book is particularly relevant for those interested in understanding the profound differences between the 19th and 20th centuries.
Best Of: How the Fed Is ‘Shaking the Entire System’ artwork
The Ezra Klein ShowMay 5, 2023
Best Of: How the Fed Is ‘Shaking the Entire System’
Episode
1:27:52Jump to mention

“I think if you want to follow the conversation right now on global economic history, you should check out Brad DeLong's Slouching Towards Utopia.”

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: listeners interested in economics and history
Key quote: “I think if you want to follow the conversation right now on global economic history, you should check out Brad DeLong's Slouching Towards Utopia, which came out recently and has been very widely reviewed.”
The host mentions 'Slouching Towards Utopia' as a significant contribution to the conversation on global economic history. They suggest that the book has been widely reviewed and encourages listeners to engage with it to form their own opinions.
The Inflation Story Has Changed Dramatically. Paul Krugman Breaks It Down. artwork
The Ezra Klein ShowFeb 17, 2023
The Inflation Story Has Changed Dramatically. Paul Krugman Breaks It Down.
Episode
1:17:19Jump to mention

“A history of what he calls the long 20th century, focusing on how the world changed from 1870.”

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: listeners interested in economic history and societal change
Key quote: “he's a scientist and historian has this wonderful book called slouching towards utopia, which is a history of what he calls the long 20th century.”
The host mentions 'Slouching Towards Utopia' to highlight its historical perspective on economic change and the impact of technology on society. This book is suggested as essential reading for understanding the long-term shifts that have shaped modern life since the late 19th century.
How the Fed Is ‘Shaking the Entire System’ artwork
The Ezra Klein ShowOct 7, 2022
How the Fed Is ‘Shaking the Entire System’
Episode
1:28:25Jump to mention

“I think if you want to follow the conversation right now on global economic history, you should check out Brad DeLong's Slouching Towards Utopia.”

Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Individuals interested in economic history and current global economic discussions.
Key quote: “I think if you want to follow the conversation right now on global economic history, you should check out Brad DeLong's Slouching Towards Utopia.”
The host mentions 'Slouching Towards Utopia' as a significant work for understanding current discussions in global economic history. Although the host reviewed it critically, they encourage listeners to engage with the book to form their own opinions.