The Rise and Fall of American Growth

"Covering everything from the combustion engine to the flush toilet—and judging recent breakthroughs with a skeptical eye—this work of economic history “concludes that innovation is the ultimate source of dramatic improvements in the human condition,” says Nadella."

"Patrick Collison labeled this book "particularly great."

"I did find his historical analysis, which makes up the bulk of the book, utterly fascinating."

"Ben Carlson recommended this book on Twitter."

"Some of my favorite books on this history: The Rise & Fall of American Growth by Robert Gordon The Fifties by David Halberstam The Big Change by Frederick Lewis Allen"

"I disagree with the book, but it's a very well written book."

"I'm reading this book and I can already tell I am going to be so annoying about it afterwards. Sorry in advance."