Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson shared the award for their work on explaining the gaps in prosperity between nations.
Tag: Economics (Theory and Philosophy)
Talking Trump and Economics With Joseph Stiglitz in Sydney
The eminent economist describes Donald Trump and the MAGA movement as a response to the failure of nearly 40 years of neoliberalism.
Claudia Goldin Wins Nobel in Economics for Studying Women in the Work Force
Her research uncovered the reasons for gender gaps in labor force participation and earnings. She is the third woman to win the prize.
What to Know About the 2023 Nobel Prizes
The Nobel Prizes will be announced beginning Monday.
Yet Another Covid Victim: Capitalism
Two economic experts from two different nations agree that the pandemic has altered the world’s economy and brought capitalism and its power into question.
Your Wednesday Briefing
Syria’s economy in distress.
Mario Draghi Saved the Euro. Can He Now Save Italy?
Mario Draghi has broad support as he tries to form a new government and restore Italy’s credibility and clout in Brussels. But Italian politics is a dangerous place for an enigmatic technocrat.
Nobel Economics Prize Goes to Pioneers in Reducing Poverty
Three professors, Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo, both of M.I.T., and Michael Kremer of Harvard, were honored.
Modern Monetary Theory’s Reluctant Poster Child: Japan
Despite its huge debt, the country remains an economic powerhouse. Some say it provides a model for the United States, but its leaders disavow the idea.