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Episode Synopsis
Daron Acemoglu is an acclaimed economist, author, and professor at MIT. In 2024, he received the Nobel Prize in Economics and the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences. His research focuses on the field of political and economic development and the relationships between political power and institutions and prosperity. He has written six award-winning books about the intersection between economic institutions, statehood, democracy, and technology. Nishat Anjum joined me as co-host for this interview. Nishat holds a PhD and MA in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She currently serves as a fellow in the National Data Innovation Centre at the National Council of Applied Economic Research. This conversation was recorded on September 23, 2025.Keep up with Daron and Ramesh. Follow Daron on Bluesky and X. Follow Ramesh on Bluesky, X, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.Questions or comments? Email [email protected] podcast may contain explicit language and content that is not suitable for all audiences.
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