Daron Acemoglu
Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows
2024 Nobel Prize winner in Economics and MIT Institute Professor known for research on economic institutions, technological development, and productivity. His work examining historical income patterns and the relationship between automation and economic complementarity features prominently in discussions about technology's role in economic growth and inequality.
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Episode Appearances
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Apr 7, 2026
The Wage Standard: What’s Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It (with Arin Dube)
“Conducted study showing MBA-led CEOs reduced worker pay by 6-10% compared to worker-promoted CEOs”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Mar 13, 2026
Pro-Worker AI
“MIT professor; co-authored 'Building Pro-Worker Artificial Intelligence' paper on AI taxonomy and policy directions”
Freakonomics Radio · Mar 6, 2026
666. This Is How Progress Happens
“Economic historian whose institutional theory of progress Mokir engages with and respects as close friend”
Me, Myself, and AI · Feb 24, 2026
AI Is Not Improving Productivity: Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu
“2024 Nobel Prize winner in Economics; MIT Institute Professor discussing AI's economic impact, automation vs. complementarity, and institutional factors shaping technology”
Conversations with Tyler · Feb 18, 2026
Joe Studwell on Africa, Asia, and What Development Actually Requires
“Economist referenced for famous paper showing year-1000 per capita income predicts modern income distribution”
Me, Myself, and AI · Jan 20, 2026
Connecting Language and (Artificial) Intelligence: Princeton’s Tom Griffiths
“MIT professor and Nobel Prize winner; upcoming guest on the podcast”
Pekingology · Nov 25, 2025
China's Demographic Dilemma
“Nobel Prize-winning economist cited for research on aging's acceleration of technological adoption and productivity growth”