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What are the underlying drivers of economic development?

I’ve previously mentioned that freer countries are richer countries. See

What does freedom have to do with countries getting richer?

Russell Roberts offers a partial explanation in his book The Price of Everything – A Parable of Possibility and Prosperity

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By Jim Ulvog, 13 yearsOctober 18, 2011, 7:07 am ago

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Keynes / Hayek raps available on MP3

The team at Econstories.tv have made the Fear the Boom and Bust and Fight of the Century available on MP3. For free. If you enjoyed the video, you might enjoy the mp3. The videos of the rap songs are also available for download. For free. You can get them on Read more…

By Jim Ulvog, 14 yearsMay 14, 2011, 10:39 am ago

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Rappin’ economists, round 2. Yes, rapping. Yes, round 2.

The great economists Hayek and Keynes continue their rap encounters. This time they go to a congressional hearing and wind up in a boxing ring.

Check out Fight of the Century at EconStories.

Some of my favorite lines:

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By Jim Ulvog, 14 yearsApril 29, 2011, 8:00 am ago

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Economic development makes every country healthier and richer

Incredible visualization of 200 years of economic development and improvements in health around the world. A professor creates an entertaining visual of how health and wealth has increased in 200 countries over 2 centuries. Does it all in under 5 minutes. (more…)

By Jim Ulvog, 14 yearsDecember 2, 2010, 3:46 pm ago