For their explanation of innovation-driven economic growth, American-Israeli economic historian Joel Mokyr, and economists Philippe Aghion of France and Peter Howitt of Canada have been awarded this year’s Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. The Hungarian Economic Association’s (HEA) Economic Policy and Economic Theory Section is organizing a professional event on the work of the three newly awarded Nobel laureates on December 11, 2025 (Thursday) from 3:00 PM in the HEA Community Space (ELTE Faculty of Law, Building B, 1053 Budapest, Kecskeméti u. 10–12., 4th floor, room 403) and on the HEA YouTube channel.
The work of the three Nobel laureates will be presented by Péter Halmai, academician, professor at the University of Public Service and at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, president of the HEA Economic Policy and Economic Theory Section, and István Kónya, professor, dean responsible for the Corvinus Doctoral Schools at Corvinus University of Budapest, and member of the section’s board.
The event can be followed live on the HEA YouTube channel at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=137XFeUQLVA
Participation in the event is free of charge, but due to room capacity it requires prior registration. We kindly ask those interested to indicate their intention to participate as soon as possible at mkt@mkt.hu!