As internationally bestselling co-authors of Why Nations Fail and The Narrow Corridor, Daron and James have long been two of the world’s leading voices on the overlooked key elements to a country’s success.
Their vital work offers an answer to the question of why some countries struggle while others experience breakthrough prosperity. The answer isn’t culture, climate, demographics, or effort, they say: strong institutions are what make the difference. Inclusive political and economic institutions create opportunity for everyone, boosting prosperity and innovation country-wide.
Daron is an institute professor at MIT and the third most cited economist in the world. In his most recent book, Power and Progress (with Simon Johnson, co-winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics), he turns his attention to the question of technology like AI, and how we can use it to strengthen our communities and benefit us all.
James is the Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies at the University of Chicago, and Institute Director of that university’s Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts.
Daron and James accept a select number of speaking engagements per year. If you’d like to have them speak at your event, we invite you to get in touch with us today!
