Peter Howitt

Peter Howitt

economist Canada

Peter Howitt is a renowned economist known for his contributions to the field of economic growth and innovation. He has significantly influenced the understanding of how technological advancements drive economic progress. His work, often in collaboration with other notable economists, has shed light on the complex interplay between innovation and economic performance, emphasizing the importance of policy in fostering environments conducive to growth. In 2023, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences alongside Joel Mokyr and Philippe Aghion for their pivotal research on innovation-driven economic growth.

Born on Jan 01, 1944 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
966,824
Power
9,652$
Sentiment
8.03
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
China 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 1,402,112,000 924,266 $14,000,000 9,229$
Argentina 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 45,195,774 42,557 $450,000 424$
Totals 2 1,447,307,774 966,823 $14,450,000 9,653$
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Recent Mentions

Argentina Argentina: Peter Howitt was one of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics alongside Philippe Aghion and Joel Mokyr. 9

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

Peru Peru: Peter Howitt contributed to the mathematical formulation of the idea of creative destruction. 9

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

Canada Canada: Peter Howitt is one of this year’s economics Nobel laureates who argued in this very newspaper about protecting the economy. 8

The Globe and Mail: True economic sovereignty means using the free market for what it does

Canada Canada: Peter Howitt was jointly awarded half of the Nobel Prize for his work on modelling creative destruction that fuels economic growth. 9

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

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Peter Howitt 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