Daron Acemoglu — Your Jaw Will Drop

Update: 2024-09-26

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One of the World's Top Economists -- MIT's Daron Acemoglu -- Discusses Automation, the Secret to Development, AI, the Origins of Conflict, Networks, the Sustainability of Democracy, and, Well, Your Jaw Will Drop.

Daron's Wiki page is here. The key point in is bio? At 40, Daron received the John Bates Clark Medal for the top economist under 40. He's just turned 57. Were there a prize for the top economist under 57 or, indeed, 100, Daron would be the sure winner. Please listen/watch this terrific episode of Economics Matters -- the Podcast and spend time with, arguably, the world's top economists, who is also the most down-to-earth, humble, and wonderful person.

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