Welcome to the Nobel Lecture with Simon Johnson, professor at MIT Sloan, one of this year's economics laureates.
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024 is about why some countries are rich and others are poor.
One important explanation for this is persistent differences in societal institutions. By examining the various political and economic systems introduced by European colonisers, Simon Johnson, Daron Acemoglu, and James A. Robinson have been able to demonstrate a relationship between institutions and prosperity. They have also developed theoretical tools that can explain why differences in institutions persist and how institutions can change.
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Economics prize explains wealth gap between countries
The talk is open to all and free of charge, but you must register. You are welcome to attend!
