Books by Leah Boustan
“Streets of Gold focuses on one the most important economic issues, immigration. Like The Journey of Humanity, this book is grounded in a deep, broad set of published, peer-reviewed research that its authors and others have conducted in recent years. Their research and this book sharpen our understanding of the changing patterns of immigration and their economic impact…It is incredibly enjoyable and readable. The authors, in a way that is very rare for economists, find small stories that paint big pictures for the points they make. “ Read more...
The Best Economics Books of 2022
Jason Furman, Economist
Interviews where books by Leah Boustan were recommended
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The Journey of Humanity: The Origins of Wealth and Inequality
by Oded Galor -
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Slouching Towards Utopia: An Economic History of the Twentieth Century
by Brad DeLong -
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Streets of Gold: America's Untold Story of Immigrant Success
by Leah Boustan & Ran Abramitzky -
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Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It
by Richard V Reeves -
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Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology
by Chris Miller
The Best Economics Books of 2022, recommended by Jason Furman
The Best Economics Books of 2022, recommended by Jason Furman
As we study the causes of economic prosperity over the millennia and particularly the last century-and-a-half, it’s worth remembering that humans are always the most important driver of economic growth. Jason Furman, a Harvard economics professor and former adviser to Barack Obama, picks out five of the best economics books of 2022, as well as topics he’d like to see books about in 2023.
