'The technological drivers of progress' with economic sciences laureates: Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt
Notes de l’épisode
We are living during a period of economic growth, but that hasn't always been the case. Throughout history, even during eras of technological advancements – economic growth was not a given.
The 2025 laureates in economic sciences – Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt – help us to understand how scientific innovations and creative destruction impact society.
Join us for this timely conversation where we discuss technological changes and the potential threats they cause.
For a quick intro to 2025’s awarded work in economic sciences, check out our Crash Course on how to sustain economic growth or John Hassler’s eloquent speech from the Nobel Prize award ceremony.
Read complete profiles of Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt, and explore the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel at our website.
See the announcement of the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel and the moment Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt were awarded their medals, all available on YouTube.
This podcast was a production of Nobel Prize Outreach and Filt, and created in cooperation with Fundación Ramón Areces.
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