Founder connections
- Marc AndreessenReported recommendationA capture of Andreessen’s companion-book thread names Lewis’s book as an important complement to It’s Time to Build. The original post could not be read directly.Source
Summary
William Lewis draws on McKinsey Global Institute studies of industries in thirteen countries to examine differences in productivity and living standards. He argues that fair competition and consumer interests matter more than commonly assumed fixes such as more capital alone. The book compares specific industries and the policies around them.
Why read it Our view
Read it to compare how productivity changes within industries, rather than treating national growth as one simple number. Lewis’s cases can help you question which practices, rules and competitive pressures shape your market. Test those ideas against your own industry before adopting his policy conclusions.