Justin Wolfers Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Professor @UMichEcon & @FordSchool | Senior Fellow @BrookingsInst & @PIIE | Intro Econ textbook author | Think Like an Economist podcast.
The Fed
Tony BourneJustin WolfersAaaand, there it is: The Fed raises its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, as promised. They signaled this well in advance and are following through. Statement is here: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20220316a.htm No matter what your thoughts, realize that a quarter point isn't a big deal
Paperback, 2012
$12.00Member price:$6.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
What's the Worst That Could Happen?: Existential Risk and Extreme Politics
Andrew LeighJustin WolfersThe book is “What's the Worst That Could Happen? Existential Risk and Extreme Politics”. Think of it as a blend of “The Day After”, “The Matrix” and “Contagion”. Andrew argues that nuclear war, bioterrorism & the singularity are improbable, but not impossible. (2/4)
Hardcover, 2021
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