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Nobel laureate in economics explains why African societies are ready for rapid economic development

Nobel laureate in economics explains why African societies are ready for rapid economic development

Update: 2025-03-05
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Foresight Africa podcast host Landry Signé speaks with James Robinson, 2024 Nobel Laureate in economics and University Professor at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, about the critical importance of societal institutions in driving economic prosperity in Africa and the imperative of homegrown solutions in unlocking the continent’s potential.

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Nobel laureate in economics explains why African societies are ready for rapid economic development

Nobel laureate in economics explains why African societies are ready for rapid economic development