Published Apr 22, 2019

Paul Romer on Growth, Cities, and the State of Economics

Nobel Laureate Paul Romer delves into the transformative power of ideas over physical objects in driving economic growth, the impact of societal values on economic frameworks, and the revolutionary potential of charter cities in reinventing urban landscapes and boosting economic dynamism.

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Paul Romer on Growth, Cities, and the State of Economics

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Creating Better Societies

Distorted Rankings

Taking Risks

Embracing Non-Zero Sum

Rising Marriage Age

Charter Cities Debate

Charter Cities

Shifting Moral Preferences

China's Economic Reform

The Economics of Objects vs Ideas

Walking in New York

Empirical Methods Unveiled

The Crisis in Macroeconomics

Valuing the Portuguese

The Complexity of Human Preferences

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Economics and Society

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Urbanization and Cities

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Economics and SocietyPaul Romer and Russ Roberts discuss the crucial role of societal values and norms in shaping economic policies and frameworks. They explore how these values influence trust, community, and the adaptability of moral preferences.

Economics and Society

Economic Growth ConceptsPaul Romer, Nobel Laureate, discusses the pivotal role of ideas in economic growth, contrasting them with physical objects. He also examines the complexities of measuring economic progress and the implications of these metrics.

Economic Growth Concepts

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