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US progress stalled because we're too complacent, says economist
America is often portrayed as the land of opportunity, where anyone who is willing to work hard can get ahead. It’s a country of innovators, entrepreneurs, and risk-takers. But is that all still true? Economist Tyler Cowen has his doubts.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readAmerica is often portrayed as the land of opportunity, where anyone who is willing to work hard can get ahead. It’s a country of innovators, entrepreneurs, and risk-takers. But is that all still true? Economist Tyler Cowen has his doubts.
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The full episode
4 of 5What do Trump's new emissions standards mean for fuel efficient cars?- 0:00With lower emission standards expected, will electric car market be hurt?
- 8:52Is it safe to transport nuclear warheads on long haul trucks?
- 21:246 years after Fukushima, nuclear waste has reached the US
- 27:59US progress stalled because we're too complacent, says economistYou’re reading this
- 42:10Why are so many African American roles going to Brits?