Peter Howitt received a share of the 2025 Prize in Economic Sciences for developing the theory of growth through creative destruction. His research linked entrepreneurial innovation to productivity improvements and the displacement of obsolete firms.
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Peter Howitt
Nobel Prize history for Peter Howitt based on the award records stored in the World History Database.
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