The 2025 Nobel Prize
Published: October 23, 2025
Duration: 42:34
We break down the 2025 Economics Nobel Prize, which was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their “having explained innovation-driven economic growth.” We discuss why these contributions matter and reflect on the broader importance of understanding long-term economic growth. Along the way, we also share our own reactions and what stood out about this year’s selection.
In this episode, we discuss:
* The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics and how it was split among three researchers
* Joel Mokyr’s work on the conditions needed for technological progress
* Philippe Aghion and Pete...