Nobel Laureate Public Lecture with Professor James A. Robinson
Keynote Speaker
Professor James Robinson
2024 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences
Famed Economist and Political Scientist
Co-author of Why Nations Fail
Abstract
HKU Business School is thrilled to present the Nobel Laureate Public Lecture on January 15, 2025. This year, we are honoured to host Professor James A. Robinson, the esteemed recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics. Professor Robinson will be presenting on the topic Why Nations Fail, sharing his invaluable insights and breakthrough discoveries in person. His pioneering work has not only contributed to shaping global economic policies but also our understanding of economic processes and their relationship with political institutions.
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm (Registration starts at 3:45 pm)
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, HKU
Language: English
Due to an overwhelming response, we’ve reached our maximum capacity and registration is now closed. Thank you for your understanding.
Limited seats on first-come, first-served
About the Speaker
Professor Robinson is the Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies at the University of Chicago, as well as the Institute Director of The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. He was previously on the faculty at Harvard University, where he was the Wilbur A. Cowett Professor of Government. Robinson also previously served as an advisor to the World Bank’s Report on Governance. He holds a Ph.D from Yale University, an MA from the University of Warwick, and a BSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Co-author of the international bestseller Why Nations Fail, 2024 Nobel Prize winner James Robinson reveals the political foundations upon which our economic growth lies. Why do some countries thrive economically, while others fall into poverty? What does China’s unprecedented growth mean for America’s rank as the world’s largest economy? And how do our man-made institutions influence economic success (or lack thereof)? This economist and political scientist’s eye-opening talks draw from decades of original research to explain why a radically inclusive economic model is beneficial for our freedom, prosperity, and innovation.
Registration & Check-in
- Free Admission. Prior registration is required.
- Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
- Check-in for registered attendees will start at 3:45 pm.
