Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson

New York Times - Oct 14, 2024

Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson shared the award for their work on explaining the gaps in prosperity between nations.

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