Robert J. Gordon
Renowned Economist | Trends Shaping the Future of Capitalism
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Robert J. Gordon is one of the world's most influential macroeconomists.
As the author of the acclaimed book The Rise and Fall of American Growth, he has reshaped how we understand economic trends and their impact on society. Gordon's pioneering research on productivity, innovation, and inequality has earned him widespread recognition, including being named one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine.
His keynotes draw on decades of expertise to provide audiences with a nuanced, data-driven perspective on the economic forces transforming the 21st century.
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The death of innovation, the end of growth
The US economy has been expanding wildly for two centuries. Are we witnessing the end of growth? Economist Robert Gordon lays out 4 reasons US growth may be slowing, detailing factors like epidemic debt and growing inequality, which could move the US into a period of stasis we can't innovate our way out of. Be sure to watch the opposing viewpoint from Erik Brynjolfsson.
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