"One of the most talked-about books among economists right now."
-Renee Montagne, "Morning Edition", NPR

"Tyler Cowen may very well turn out to be this decade's Thomas Friedman."
-Kelly Evans, "The Wall Street Journal"

"Cowen's book...will have a profound impact on the way people think about the last thirty years."
-Ryan Avent, Economist.com

"As Cowen makes clear, many of this era's technological breakthroughs produce enormous happiness gains, but surprisingly little economic activity.
-David Brooks, "The New York Times"