The world’s most influential economist is oddly unconvincing
Daron Acemoglu is revered. Why?
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Daron Acemoglu is revered. Why?
Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu's new book, 'What Happened to Liberal Democracy?', examines the evolution and future of liberalism amidst rapidly advancing technologies like AI, with Acemoglu stating we are 'at the cusp of losing' liberal democracy.

Nobel laureate economist Daron Acemoglu discussed Romania's 'rare chance' to build a role in Artificial Intelligence and the impact of corruption in an interview.

Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu discusses the war against Iran and the role of Anthropic in an article for Project Syndicate, drawing parallels with former Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe.

Nobel Prize winner in Economics, Daron Acemoglu, is scheduled to visit Bucharest to participate in the Economist Romania Government Roundtable 2026.

Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu argues that automation and AI deepen social inequalities, while criticizing the liberal elite for being isolated and failing to address migration and community decisions effectively.
Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu challenged Elon Musk to donate his $1 trillion fortune by 2036, to which Musk reportedly responded positively, indicating he might consider a major philanthropic move.

Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu participates in a conversation exploring the current state of liberal democracy and whether it is in decline. The discussion delves into potential strategies and pathways for its revival in the contemporary global landscape.

Drawing on the theories of Nobel laureates Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson from their book 'Why Nations Fail?', an analysis explores the reasons behind Montenegro's poverty and differences in national prosperity.

Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu suggests that artificial intelligence and liberal democracy are facing a shared crisis, characterized by a tendency to escalate everything.
Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu shared his perspectives on the "brainless" discourse surrounding AI, the myths of capitalism, and the potential for a Gen Z revolution.
Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu has cautioned that artificial intelligence poses a risk of 'knowledge collapse' by reducing people's motivation to seek specific information, which could negatively impact humanity's general knowledge.

Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at The Economist Romania Government Roundtable event this spring.