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The Innovation and Diffusion Podcast

The Innovation and Diffusion Podcast
Innovation
Economic History
Productivity
Economic Growth
Management
Patent System
Entrepreneurship
World War II
Inequality
Economics
Knowledge Diffusion
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Immigration
Climate Change
Cancer Research
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Lost Einsteins
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Our podcast aims to generate easily accessible and engaging academic discussions on innovation and diffusion. We interview the leading thinkers around the world on new technologies and the way they change our world and economy. Hosts: Ruveyda Gozen (@ruveyda_gozen) and John Van Reenen (@johnvanreenen) The Economic and Social Research Council funds this podcast through the Programme on Innovation a... more

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In this episode, our guest is Thomas Philippon who is a Professor of Finance at NYU Stern. We talked about his academic journey from Physics to Economics, influential economists, competition, superstar firms, concentration, and more!

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In this episode, our guest is Alberto Bisin, a Professor of Economics at NYU. We talked about his personal academic journey, the economics culture at the University of Chicago, culture for economic growth, evolution in economics, and more!

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In this episode, our guest is Fiona Murray from MIT. We talked about her academic journey, publication processes, Nobel Prize winners in Economics, gender, security-driven innovation, and more!

12:15 Entrepreneurship is about failure. How about you?... more

In this episode, our guest is Nick Bloom from Stanford University! And we talked about academic production functions, diffusion of innovation, economic situation in the US and the UK, working from home, and more.

01:41 How did he decide to be an ec... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Philippon
Professor of Finance at New York University Stern.
NYU Stern
Episode: S3 E3: The Great Reversal, Europe and the US with Thomas Philippon from NYU Stern
Fiona Murray
Associate Dean of Innovation at MIT and the William Porter Professor of Entrepreneurship
MIT
Episode: S3 E1: Nobel Prize Winners and Economics of Innovation with Fiona Murray from MIT
Nick Bloom
Famous economist focusing on remote work, management practices, innovation, economic growth, and uncertainty.
Stanford University
Episode: S2 E9: Diffusion of Innovation, Productivity, and Academia with Nick Bloom from Stanford University
Kyle Myers
Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Episode: S2 E8: Science and Politics with Kyle Myers from Harvard Business School
Jonathan Haskel
Professor of Economics at Imperial College Business School
Imperial College
Episode: S2 E7: Capitalism without Capital, and Productivity Puzzles with Jonathan Haskel from Imperial College
Walker Hanlon
Associate Professor in Economics at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: S2 E6: Inventors/Engineers, Directed Technical Change, and the British Industrial Revolution with Walker Hanlon from Northwestern University
Sascha Becker
Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick
University of Warwick
Episode: S2 E5: Religion, Economic Growth, and the Protestant Ethic with Sascha Becker from the University of Warwick
Robin Burgess
Professor of Economics at the LSE and Director of the International Growth Center
LSE
Episode: S2 E4: Join the Green Growth Movement! with Robin Burgess from the LSE
Raffaella Sadun
Charles Wison Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Episode: S2 E3: Firms, Management Surveys, and Practices with Raffaella Sadun from HBS

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Ruveyda Gozen
Host of discussions on innovation and diffusion, emphasizing accessible academic conversations.

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S3 E3: The Great Reversal, Europe and the US with Thomas Philippon from NYU Stern
Q: Is the US market the most competitive in the world?
Philippon argues that while technology allows for easier business startups, the overall competitiveness of US markets is mixed, especially in essential sectors.
S3 E3: The Great Reversal, Europe and the US with Thomas Philippon from NYU Stern
Q: Can you tell us what originally drew you to economics and finance?
Philippon initially pursued physics but switched to economics, driven by a desire to understand social issues like unemployment.
S3 E2: Culture and Economic Growth with Alberto Bisin from NYU
Q: What do you think about the relationship between culture and institutions in terms of economic growth?
Bisin states that the dynamics between culture and institutions need to be understood together, as they interact significantly in determining economic outcomes.
S3 E2: Culture and Economic Growth with Alberto Bisin from NYU
Q: What drew you into the world of culture, economic theory, and the economics of institutions?
Bisin shares that he was originally interested in mathematical economics but transitioned into the culture aspect through discussions with Gary Becker and an interest in preferences.
S3 E1: Nobel Prize Winners and Economics of Innovation with Fiona Murray from MIT
Q: What do you think about this? Because in one of your papers, you say that despite similar levels of STEM education or participation in STEM field, only about 10% of new inventors are women?
Fiona explains that there isn't a single answer for the participation gap in innovation. Her research indicates that women tend to patent more when institutional rules are clear and supportive.

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This podcast focuses on providing accessible discussions surrounding innovation, diffusion, and their economic impacts, featuring interviews with leading experts from academia. Topics frequently discussed range from remote work dynamics post-COVID-19, the intricacies of productivity and intangible economies, to the intersection of science and policy funding. The conversations often bridge historical perspectives on economic growth with contemporary issues, such as climate change, capitalism, and the role of government in fostering innovation. The unique blend of rigorous academic insight and pressing societal questions makes this series valuable for listeners interested in the latest thoughts in economic and innovation theory.

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3. Nick Bloom
4. Kyle Myers
5. Jonathan Haskel
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8. Robin Burgess

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