Professor of Economics, MIT; Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences
Self-contained public lectures, keynote addresses, and research seminars.
Daron Acemoglu presents his Nobel Prize lecture, examining the intricate co-evolution of institutions, technological advancements, and long-run economic prosperity. The discussion delves into how institutional frameworks shape the adoption and impact of new technologies.
Daron Acemoglu presents his institutional theory of economic development, arguing that extractive versus inclusive political and economic institutions fundamentally determine national prosperity, rather than geography or culture. Drawing on comparative historical cases, he analyzes the mechanisms through which institutional structures incentivize innovation and growth.
Microeconomic incentives, macro policy, institutional divergence, and RCT poverty research
MIT
