The Innovation and Diffusion Podcast

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Our podcast aims to generate easily accessible and engaging academic discussions on innovation and diffusion. We interview the leading thinkers around the world on new technologies and the way they change our world and economy. Hosts: Ruveyda Gozen (@ruveyda_gozen) and John Van Reenen (@johnvanreenen)The Economic and Social Research Council funds this podcast through the Programme on Innovation and Diffusion (POID) at LSE.

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S1 E3: Unorthodox Methodologies on Innovation with Petra Moser from NYU Stern 30.10.2023 58:18

In this episode, we talk about new or unorthodox ways of measuring innovation with Petra Moser. Are patents a necessary condition for innovation? Which one is better: a patent system or secrecy? How does immigration affect innovations? How does motherhood affect productivity? And her experience and suggestions as an economist and economic historian. Let us know what you think! Email: lsepoidcast@g...

S1 E2: Science, Superstar Scientists, and Innovation with Pierre Azoulay from MIT 16.10.2023 50:49

In this episode, we dive into the production of science with Pierre Azoulay from MIT Sloan School of Management. We dig deeper the relationship between science and technology, how they feed into each other, the impact of superstar scientists, and policies to encourage innovation, and more! Email us at lsepoidcast@gmail.com OR X it out here: @POID_cast Hosts: Ruveyda Gozen ( @ruveyda_gozen ) &...

S1 E1: Economics of Creative Destruction with Ufuk Akcigit from the University of Chicago 02.10.2023 1:10:10

In this episode, we dive into "The Economics of Creative Destruction" with Ufuk Akcigit. We talk about what creative destruction is, how this notion evolved over time, the dynamics between firms and political institutions, developing economies, and more! Email us at lsepoidcast@gmail.com OR X it out here: @POID_cast Hosts: Ruveyda Gozen ( @ruveyda_gozen ) & John Van Reenen ( @johnvan...

S1 E0: What is the Innovation and Diffusion Podcast? 24.09.2023 19:08

Welcome to the Innovation and Diffusion Podcast! In this episode, we introduce what this podcast is about, why we do this podcast, and give you a quick glimpse of what's awaiting you in the upcoming episodes! For any comments and suggestions, please email us at lsepoidcast@gmail.com or Twitter @POID_cast Hosts: Ruveyda Nur Gozen ( @ruveyda_gozen ) & John Van Reenen ( @johnvanreenen ) T...