Prof. Joel Mokyr
Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2025). Robert H. Strotz Professor of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Economics and History, Northwestern University, USA
Profile
ACADEMIC HOSTS
Prof. Nirttai Begman
School of Economics
Prof. Ron Harris
Faculty of Law
Senior Professor by Special Appointment
27.06.26-30.06-26
Education
- B.A. in History and Economics, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1968)
- M.A. in Economics, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1972)
- Ph.D. in Economics, Yale University (1974)
Academic Experience
- Professor of Economics and History, Northwestern University (1988–present)
- Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Northwestern University (1980–1988)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Northwestern University (1974–1980)
Fellowships
- Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2001–present)
- Fellow, Econometric Society (1993–present)
- Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) (ongoing)
Awards
- Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2025)
- Heineken Prize for History (2006)
- BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award (2015)
- Bergson Prize / other major scholarly distinctions (various years)
Research Interests
- Economic history
- Industrial Revolution and technological change
- History of economic growth
- Culture, knowledge, and innovation
- European economic development (1700–present)
Faculty
Social Sciences
Framework of visit
Senior Professors by Special AppointmentPeriod of visit
Current YearSelected Publications
- A Culture of Growth: The Origins of the Modern Economy (2016)
- The Lever of Riches: Technological Creativity and Economic Progress (1990)
- The Gifts of Athena: Historical Origins of the Knowledge Economy (2002)
- Why Ireland Starved (1983)
- The Enlightened Economy (2009)
