How the world became rich

Dylan Matthews sits down with economic historians Jared Rubin and Mark Koyama to discuss their new book, How the World Became Rich. It tries to answer one of the hardest questions in history: Why, roughly 200 years ago, did parts of the world start experiencing sustained economic growth? 

References:
How the World Became Rich by Jared Rubin and Mark Koyama
Dylan also wrote about the book

Hosts:
Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt), senior correspondent, Vox

Credits:
Sofi LaLonde, producer and engineer
Libby Nelson, editorial adviser
Amber Hall, deputy editorial director of talk podcasts

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