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The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics
Matt and Jadrian are joined by Brian O'Roark to share their initial thoughts on the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics announcement. This year’s award goes to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their work on how institutions are formed and how they impact economic prosperity. The trio discusses the significance of the award and explores the broader implications of their work on institutions and development.
In this episode, we discuss:
* The three Nobel Prize winners
* Why institutions and property rights matter for well-being
* The difficulty in predicting who will win each…
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