Daron Acemoglu

Daron Acemoglu

economist United States

Daron Acemoglu is a prominent economist known for his extensive research on the factors that lead to economic disparities among nations. Born in Istanbul to Armenian parents, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of political economy and institutional economics. He co-authored the influential books 'Why Nations Fail' and 'The Narrow Corridor,' which explore the relationship between institutions, economy, and society. A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) since 1993, Acemoglu was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2024. Recently, he has been in the news for warning about the decline of trust in Western democracies and the growing polarization exacerbated by social media.

Born on Sep 03, 1967 (58 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
142,677
Power
1,485$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Russia 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 144,104,080 142,677 $1,500,000 1,485$
Totals 1 144,104,080 142,677 $1,500,000 1,485$
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Recent Mentions

Norway Norway: Daron Acemoglu argues that the role of technology in society is determined by politics. 6

Aftenposten: Bruken av sosiale medier faller drastisk blant unge

Guyana Guyana: Daron Acemoglu is one of the 2024 Nobel Prize winners in economics who has shown how democratic governance enhances innovation. 8

Stabroek News: What democracy means for a society’s bottom line

Argentina Argentina: Daron Acemoglu, along with his colleagues, refers to the Argentine case in their book 'Why Nations Fail'. 6

Clarín: Cristina, Milei y un índice que debería preocupar