The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon - Summary and Analysis

Summary and Analysis of The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon. The Rise and Fall of American Growth is an analysis of American growth from 1870 to the present. It focuses especially on the unprecedented “special century” of 1870-1970. Throughout most of human history, economic growth was basically flat or advanced very slowly. After the Civil War in the United States, however, life began to improve exponentially. This was due to a series of “Great Inventions,” including, most notably, electricity, the means of channeling and directing electricity, and the internal combustion engine. Homes became tied to systems of electricity, heat, and sewage. The last was particularly important, as cleaner water, abetted by new medicines that immunized against childhood disease, led to a dramatic drop in infant and child mortality... PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Inside this Summary & Analysis of The Rise and Fall of American Growth: - Summary of book - An Analysis of the book to help you better understand it. - Analysis of the Themes and Author's Style Grab a copy of this book now!