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IAS DISTINGUISHED LECTURE
A Culture of Growth: The Origins of the Modern Economy
Prof Joel Mokyr, Robert H. Strotz Professor of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Economics and History, Northwestern University
Date : 20 May 2016 (Friday)
Time : 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Venue : IAS Lecture Theater, Lo Ka Chung Building, Lee Shau Kee Campus, HKUST
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Prof Joel Mokyr from Northwestern University discusses a politically fragmented Europe in the late eighteenth century fostered a competitive “market for ideas” and a willingness to investigate the secrets of nature. He also explains a transnational community of brilliant thinkers known as the “Republic of Letters” freely circulated and distributed ideas and writings. This political fragmentation and supportive intellectual environment explain how the Industrial Revolution happened in Europe but not China, despite similar levels of technology and intellectual activity.

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  The lecture is free and open to all. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
     
  Light refreshments will be served from 4:30 to 5:00 pm.

 

 

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