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Economic Growth

Economic Growth

Get to know all the laureates in the field of economic growth.

Check out the Nobel laureates in economic growth featured on this page to find out more about their groundbreaking ideas and personal stories. Honored by UBS, these trailblazers reshaped how economists and policymakers understand the drivers of long-term economic development. 

Economic growth explores why some economies sustain rising living standards across generations while others do not, and what role institutions, technology and human capital play in shaping those outcomes. The field has influenced how governments and development organizations think about innovation, productivity and the conditions that support long-run prosperity.

List of Nobel laureates in economic growth

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