Tim Harford: "Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy"

In this 2017 conversation, Michael Smerconish talks with economist and author Tim Harford about his book "Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy." From the plow and paper to the index fund, Harford explains how seemingly simple innovations transformed society—and what technology, automation, and artificial intelligence could mean for the jobs and economy of the future. Original air date 8 September 2017. The book was published on 29 August 2017.