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    Simon Johnson on Science & the Economy

    Simon Johnson on Science & the Economy

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    Simon Johnson on Science & the Economy

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    Length:
    57 minutes
    Released:
    Aug 16, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Can focusing on science and technology transform how Americans think about the economy and the future of the nation's working class? In this episode of Discourse Disrupters, former IMF chief economist Simon Johnson joins host John Donvan for a conversation about his new book, "Jump-Starting America: How Breakthrough Science Can Revive Economic Growth and the American Dream."
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    Released:
    Aug 16, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    America feels divided. From the most salient questions about our national identity and place in the world, to fundamental concerns about technology, religion, the economy, and public policy, Intelligence Squared U.S. is here to help. A respite from polarized discussions, we bring together the smartest minds to debate and dissect issues in depth, restoring civility and bringing intelligence to the public square in the process.