Some insights on the development of economic sciences through the lens of the Nobel Prize

Krzysztof Jajuga

doi:10.15611/aoe.2025.2.16

Authors

Krzysztof Jajuga Wroclaw University of Economics and Business https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5624-6929

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15611/aoe.2025.2.16

Keywords:

economic sciences, technology, economic growth, Nobel Prize

Abstract

The paper discusses the key developments in the area of economic sciences. The insights are derived from the analysis of the achievements of the laureates of the prize in economic sciences in memory of Alfred Nobel.

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