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Ideas in Development

Ideas in Development
Artificial Intelligence
Economic Growth
Vietnam
Growth Policy
Cities
Costa Rica
Infrastructure
Industrial Revolution
Governance and Policy
Poverty Reduction
Doi Moi Reforms
Africa
Peru
Economic Development
Labor Markets
BPO Sector
Investment
Blueberries
FDI
Medical Devices

Conversations on the forces shaping economic development.

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How do economists think about the economic impacts of AI today? Will our current economic paradigm still make sense if we reach AGI?

In this episode of Ideas in Development, Anton Korinek joins Oliver Hanney and Deena Mousa to discuss some rules of ... more

In this episode of Ideas in Development, we ask what needs to happen before AI can take off in Africa.

Rose Mutiso talks us through the current state of energy and digital infrastructure in Africa, why leapfrogging is not guaranteed with AI, and wha... more

How did society change during the industrial revolution? Are there lessons we can learn for the age of AI?

In this episode of Ideas in Development, Deena Mousa and Oliver Hanney talk to Bruno Caprettini about one of the most common historical analog... more

Today on Ideas in Development, we think through why economists sound so different to technologists when discussing AI.

Listen to learn about the mismatch between the public discourse on the economic impacts of AI, and how economists tend to think th... more

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Anton Korinek
Professor of economics at the University of Virginia and leading researcher on AI's economic impacts
University of Virginia
Episode: S2 Ep4: How to think like an economist about AI
Rose Mutiso
Founder of the Africa Tech Futures Lab and previously the research director for the Energy Growth Hub
Episode: S2 Ep3: Can AI take off in Africa?
Pham Chi Lan
Former secretary general of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and economist
Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Episode: S1 Ep4: Vietnam’s economy: The remarkable story of the last 50 years
Piero Ghezzi
Former Minister of Production in Peru
Episode: S1 Ep3: Unlocking high-value agriculture in Peru
Andres Valenciano Yamuni
Former Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica
Government of Costa Rica
Episode: S1 Ep2: How Costa Rica became an FDI powerhouse

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Oliver Hanney
Managing Editor at VoxDev and host of Ideas in Development, focused on economic policy and development issues.

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S2 Ep4: How to think like an economist about AI
Q: What should economists focus on regarding AI advancements?
Korinek suggests that economists should engage in speculative research and scenario planning to navigate the transformation AI may bring to economies.
S2 Ep4: How to think like an economist about AI
Q: How does the economic impact of AI relate to job markets?
Anton Korinek highlighted that while AI has potential to transform productivity, it also raises concerns about job displacement and the structure of labor markets.
S2 Ep4: How to think like an economist about AI
Q: What drew you to studying artificial intelligence and its economic impacts?
Anton Korinek became interested in AI due to breakthroughs in neural networks during his economics studies in the 2010s.
S2 Ep3: Can AI take off in Africa?
Q: What does it mean for governments to act as enablers rather than orchestrators in the AI landscape?
Governments should focus on creating clear rules and reducing friction in regulatory environments to stimulate growth rather than trying to directly manage technological changes.
S2 Ep3: Can AI take off in Africa?
Q: In your view, how close or far are African countries from having the necessary infrastructure?
There's a huge gap in energy and internet access across Africa, though some countries are making progress in specific areas like fiber optic networks.

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The content primarily focuses on economic development, exploring how various national strategies influence growth and improve living standards. Frequent discussions include transformative policies that propel countries like Costa Rica and Vietnam into more dynamic economies through foreign direct investment and local business development. Episodes typically feature insights from prominent figures in the field, sharing firsthand experiences and innovative strategies, such as public-private partnerships in agriculture in Peru, and ongoing economic reforms that address the unique challenges faced by developing nations. The podcast appears to offer an accessible avenue for policy-makers, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the com... more

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