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Philippe Aghion

Philippe Aghion

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Philippe Aghion, a 2025 Nobel laureate in economics, is a professor at the Collège de France, INSEAD, and the London School of Economics and an associate at the Centre for Economic Performance.

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  1. Philippe Aghion and Simon Johnson.
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    Why Is Europe’s Economy Falling Short?

    Jun 10, 2026 Philippe Aghion interviewed by Simon Johnson examine how the continent went from scientific powerhouse to cautious follower—and what to do about it.

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    The Mismeasurement of Europe’s Productivity

    May 29, 2026 Philippe Aghion, et al. rebut the Nobel laureate economist Paul Krugman's recent claim that the gap with the US is a statistical mirage.

  3. Former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi presents a report to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in front of the media at the Berlaymont building, EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on September 9, 2024. The report addresses challenges faced by industries in the Single Market and will inform the Commission’s plans for sustainable prosperity, competitiveness, and the upcoming Clean Industrial Deal. Thierry Monasse/Getty Images

    Only Creative Destruction Will Boost European Competitiveness

    Dec 10, 2025 Philippe Aghion explains how advanced economies in Europe (or elsewhere) can find their way back to the technological frontier.

  4. person using an AI assistant app ArtistGNDphotography/Getty Images

    What AI Means for Growth and Jobs

    Oct 28, 2025 Philippe Aghion, et al. think the technology has great potential to boost productivity without harming employment.

  5. Image for What AI Means for Growth and Jobs Laurence Dutton/Getty Images

    What AI Means for Growth and Jobs

    Jan 14, 2025 Philippe Aghion, et al. think the technology has great potential to boost productivity without harming employment.

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