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Welcome to Episode 10 of the Economic Forces Podcast! We interview Mark Koyama and Jared Rubin about their new book, "How the World Became Rich." We talk about why England grew more than the Dutch, what role institutions and culture play, the modern approaches to economic history, and the need for more price theory in economic history.

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Below you’ll find a teaser clip and the full interview. Enjoy!

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Mark Koyama and Jared Rubin | How the World…