Institutions, Technology, and Prosperity (Nobel Prize Lecture)
Professor of Economics, MIT; Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences
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 delivered his prize lecture "Institutions, Technology and Prosperity" on 8 December 2024 at the Aula Magna, Stockholm University. He was introduced by Professor John Hassler, member of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024 was awarded jointly to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Henry Roberts Johnson and James A. Robinson "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity".