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Philip Parker argues that foundational physical and physiological laws shape economic outcomes. By examining the hypothalamus, the brain’s center for motivation and homeostasis, he links neural, autonomic, and hormonal processes to macroeconomic factors like income, savings, investment, and per‑worker output. Parker presents evidence that variations in hypothalamic activity can explain growth patterns over the long run.
First publish date: September 18, 2000
Genre: Science/Physics
Authors: Philip Parker
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