Guest
Economic historian Joel Mokyr takes us on a journey to the roots of economic prosperity, answering questions such as: What sparked the industrial revolution? What are the intellectual underpinnings of economic growth? Building on this, he assesses the current global economic situation, focusing on key issues, such as the future of work in an increasingly technologized world or the potential threat to our prosperity posed by today’s stifling political environment. Mokyr sees today’s world as more pluralistic and competitive than ever and states: “Most nations realize they have to keep up, or else they will fall behind in global competition.” Join us for a discussion on the past, present, and future of innovation and the modern economy.
