The Economics Nobel: Predictions, Missed Opportunities, and Questionable Winners
The Marginal Revolution Podcast
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Economics and the Nobel Prize: A Historical Perspective
This chapter explores the historical contributions of key economists and their theories, assessing their suitability for the Nobel Prize in Economics. It examines the impact of political affiliations on award selections and discusses the evolving nature of economics from mathematical models to social science considerations. The conversation also touches upon the future of AI in economics and the hope for recognition of diverse economic communication forms.
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