Henry Kaufman Visiting Professor Paul M Romer

About the Author

Paul M. Romer, the Henry Kaufman Visiting Professor at New York University, is a pioneering economist renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to endogenous growth theory, which revolutionized our understanding of technological innovation and long-term economic progress. A Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences, Romer has held influential positions at Stanford University, the World Bank, and as Chief Economist, shaping global policy on development and sustainability. His work emphasizes the role of ideas and human capital in driving prosperity, challenging traditional models of economic stagnation. In 'In the Wake of the Crisis: Leading Economists Reassess Economic Policy (Mit Press),' Romer collaborates with fellow luminaries to offer critical insights into post-financial crisis reforms, advocating for policies that foster innovation and equitable growth in an interconnected world.