Smart people should build things : how to restore our culture of achievement, build a path for entrepreneurs, and create new jobs in America

9780062292049
0062292048

First edition

xix, 250 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-242) and index

pt. 1. Where our talent is going. The prestige pathways
Too much of a good thing
Professional training cuts both ways
Network effects and why human capital markets don't self-correct
pt. 2. Building things. Building things is really hard
How you get better
Running a company
Rent-seeking versus value creation
pt. 3. Solving the problem. The qualities we need
Building a machine to fix the machine
The future changes for at least a few
Teams of builders
Training camp, and notes from the field
pt. 4. The future. How to get smart people to build things

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