S1 E1: Economics of Creative Destruction with Ufuk Akcigit from the University of Chicago

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The Innovation and Diffusion Podcast

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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 and Diffusion (POID) at LSE.

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S1 E1: Economics of Creative Destruction with Ufuk Akcigit from the University of Chicago

The Innovation and Diffusion Podcast

1 hour 10 minutes 10 seconds

2 years ago

S1 E1: Economics of Creative Destruction with Ufuk Akcigit from the University of Chicago

In this episode, we dive into "The Economics of Creative Destruction" with Ufuk Akcigit. We talk about what creative destruction is, how this notion evolved over time, the dynamics between firms and political institutions, developing economies, and more! Email us at lsepoidcast@gmail.com OR X it out here: @POID_cast

Hosts: Ruveyda Gozen (@ruveyda_gozen) & John Van Reenen (@johnvanreenen)

2:30 What is creative destruction, and how did this notion evolve over time?

20:30 Defensive Innovation through Political Connections and Patent Thickets or Innovation Pushing the Frontier?

25:00 Superstar Firms, Market Power, and Innovation

37:30 Diffusion of Innovation and Barriers in Developing Economies

41:30 Frontier Research and Potential Research Questions on Innovation

50:30 Green Innovation

54:00 Robert Lucas

58:14 Ups and Downs, Successes and Failures