Paul M. Romer
Prize Lecture
On the Possibility of Progress
Paul M. Romer delivered his Prize Lecture on 8 December 2018 at the Aula Magna, Stockholm University. He was introduced by Professor Per Krusell, member of the Economic Sciences Prize Committee.
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