Published May 20, 2020

Paul Romer on a Culture of Science and Working Hard | Conversations with Tyler

Paul Romer explores transformative solutions for global challenges, from charter cities to COVID-19 testing reforms, while critiquing economic policies and the balance between innovation and regulation.

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Paul Romer on a Culture of Science and Working Hard | Conversations with Tyler

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Religion and Economic Development

Charter Cities and Global Competition

Testing Strategies

Testing and Litigation

World Bank Reform

Testing and Models

Macroeconomic Response

Fragility of Interconnection

Testing and Liability

Testing and Regulation

Reopening Universities and Schools

Economics and Regulation

The Power of Norms

The Value of Science

Old Testament Values

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Charter Cities Concept

COVID-19 Testing Strategies

Economic Reflections

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Charter Cities ConceptPaul Romer discusses the potential of creating new cities to address global migration issues and the challenges faced in implementing such ideas, particularly in Honduras. He also reflects on the bureaucratic obstacles encountered during his tenure at the World Bank.

Charter Cities Concept

COVID-19 Testing Strategies

Economic ReflectionsPaul Romer examines the 2008 financial crisis, highlighting the detrimental effects of deregulation and the fragility of interconnected systems. He critiques the economics profession's role in policy failures and the need for a balance between innovation and regulation.

Economic Reflections

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