Joel Mokyr

Joel Mokyr

economist Netherlands

Joel Mokyr is a Dutch-American economist known for his analytical work on the Irish Famine, particularly through his book 'Why Ireland Starved?'. His research has provided critical insights into the economic factors contributing to the crisis, and he is recognized for employing rigorous methodologies to estimate the scale of the Famine's human toll.

Born on Jan 01, 1944 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
85,114
Power
847$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Argentina 2 8.00 0.19% +0% 45,195,774 85,114 $450,000 847$
Totals 2 45,195,774 85,114 $450,000 847$
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Recent Mentions

Argentina Argentina: Joel Mokyr was recognized for his explanations of 'economic growth driven by innovation'. 9

Clarín: "Mi esperanza es que escape a la trampa"

Argentina Argentina: Joel Mokyr, recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics, has studied the development of the Western economy. 7

Clarín: Milei, matando a Maquiavelo

Peru Peru: Joel Mokyr has been awarded the Nobel Prize for his research on the effects of innovation on economic growth. 9

El Comercio: La destrucción creativa, por Iván Alonso | OPINION

Canada Canada: Joel Mokyr, a Dutch-born economic historian, studies how breakthroughs feed economies and was awarded half of the Nobel Prize. 9

The Globe and Mail: How to manage your career and climb the ladder in this age of creative destruction

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Joel Mokyr received the Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 for his contributions to understanding growth driven by innovation. 9

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Lecciones del Nobel de Economía para RD

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Mokyr demonstrated that sustained growth results from favorable cultural and institutional conditions for innovation. 9

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Cabo Verde, Uma Data Island No Atlântico