Daron Acemoglu, author portrait
© Bryce Vickmark

Daron Acemoglu

Daron Acemoglu is an Institute Professor at MIT. His previous books include the New York Times bestseller Why Nations Fail and Power and Progress. He is a recipient of the John Bates Clark Medal, the Nemmers Prize in Economics, and the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.
What Happened to Liberal Democracy?
The Narrow Corridor
Why Nations Fail

Books

What Happened to Liberal Democracy?
The Narrow Corridor
Why Nations Fail

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

Read more

Two Penguin Random House Authors Awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics

We are thrilled to announce that Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson, esteemed authors published by Crown Currency and Penguin Press, have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, along with Simon Johnson. This prestigious accolade recognizes their groundbreaking research on the gaps of prosperity between nations and why poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable growth.

Read more