About Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson

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Why do the world’s richest nations struggle to build affordable housing, modern infrastructure, clean energy systems, and hospitals? In Abundance, acclaimed journalists Ezra Klein (Vox co-founder and New York Times columnist) and Derek Thompson (The Atlantic staff writer) tackle this paradox head-on.

What Makes This Book Essential

This 304-page manifesto diagnoses the regulatory, institutional, and cultural barriers that stall progress in advanced democracies. The authors present a comprehensive “abundance agenda”—a policy framework designed to make building easier, faster, and more equitable.

• Visionary Policy Ideas: Practical solutions for housing shortages, infrastructure decay, and energy transitions
• Clear Economic Analysis: Complex systems explained in accessible language
• Empowering Perspective: Moves beyond scarcity politics to ambitious, hope-driven action
• Expert Authorship: Insights from two of America’s leading policy commentators

Book Details

• Authors: Ezra Klein, Derek Thompson
• Publisher: Profile Books (Swift Press)
• ISBN: 9781805226079
• Published: April 2025
• Pages: 304 (Paperback)
• Language: English
• Genre: Nonfiction / Political Economy

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