Lecture Series on Innovation in the Global Economy
The Power of Innovation and the Future of Capitalism
In his lecture, Professor Philippe Aghion of the Collège de France explored key historical puzzles in global economic growth, such as industrialization, technological waves, inequality trends, and global economic disparities. The lecture debated how developed nations could foster innovation and creative destruction while addressing environmental protection and reducing inequality, considering potential impacts on employment and well-being. It also reconsidered the roles of the state and civil society in stimulating innovation, ensuring economic stability, and safeguarding citizens from capitalism's extremes.
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