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Economics Laureates, Simon Johnson, 2024
One of this year's three Economics Laureates, Simon Johnson, Professor at MIT Sloan, will be in Gothenburg on 14 December.
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Nobel Lecture: Technology and Global Inequality in the Age of AI

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Lecture with Economics Laureate Professor Simon Johnson, MIT Sloan.

Lecture
Date
14 Dec 2024
Time
14:00 - 15:45
Location
Malmstenssalen, Handelshögskolan, Vasagatan 1, Göteborg
Number of seats
350
Cost
Free
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The lecture is held in English.
Organizer
Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg
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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.

More information about Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024

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!

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