Dr. Daron Acemoglu

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Biography

Daron Acemoglu is an Institute Professor in the Economics Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an affiliate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and the Center for Economic Policy Research. His groundbreaking research has contributed substantially to our understanding of the interplay between political and economic institutions and their impact on prosperity. Acemoglu is a recipient of numerous esteemed awards, including the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel in 2024. His extensive academic credentials include a BA in Economics from the University of York, an MSc in Mathematical Economics from the London School of Economics, and a PhD in Economics from the same institution. He has authored six influential books and published in leading journals such as the American Economic Review and Econometrica. His research interests encompass a wide range of economics, including political economy, economic development, and innovation.

Research Interests

Experience

Institute Professor

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Awards

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Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel

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John Bates Clark Medal

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Erwin Plein Nemmers Prize

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BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award