Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences for their work ...

Ever hear of Jeremy Bentham? He was an Englishman, a political philosopher who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries—and he ...

This year’s Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences – like many in the past – spotlights theories about causes for growth. One key: an openness to new and often challenging ideas.