Freakonomics made a good podcast with the author of this book regarding this topic [1]. I can't say I agree with it, but it's an interesting listen nonetheless.

Freakonomics made a good podcast with the author of this book regarding this topic [1]. I can't say I agree with it, but it's an interesting listen nonetheless. [1]: http://freakonomics.com/podcast/american-growth/ http://freakonomics.com/podcast/american-growth/