Joel Mokyr receives half of the 2025 Prize in Economic Sciences for identifying the conditions supporting sustained growth through technological progress. His historical research highlights the importance of useful knowledge, scientific culture and institutions that allow innovations to spread.
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Joel Mokyr
Nobel Prize history for Joel Mokyr based on the award records stored in the World History Database.
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Recorded Nobel Prize awards
1 distinct award entry or entries in the World History Database.
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