Simon Johnson

What a great publication day for #PowerAndProgress for me and @DAcemogluMIT Thanks to everyone for your support — here's a quick message from us and don't forget you can, for the first time, purchase the book here: shapingwork.mit.edu/power-and-prog…

Co-director @baselinescene describes some of the economic consequences of the conflict in Iran, including the ripple effects of rising oil prices. For an in-depth discussion of this topic, check out Simon's new podcast with Gary Gensler: simonhrjohnson.substack.com/p/episode-thre…

📢 New podcast 📢 Friend of CORE Simon Johnson and Gary Gensler cover Iran, Greenland, prediction markets, AI and more. Power and Consequences is a masterclass in how economics meets the real world, essential for anyone with an interest in the subject. pod.link/1879498704

simonhrjohnson.substack.com/p/episode-thre… latest episode of Power and Consequences (Gary Gensler and Simon Johnson) on Economic Impacts from the Iran Conflict; substack post links to data sources and suggested additional reading #OOTT

Co-director @baselinescene participated in a recent debate with @OpentoDebateOrg on whether AI will make work obsolete. "We need to redirect the direction of artificial intelligence, but it's not what's happening," he argued. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=3lijAX… 📸 Poll Bravo

Episode Two of new podcast, Power and Consequences, with Gary Gensler: The Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy… open.substack.com/pub/simonhrjoh…

New podcast with Gary Gensler. Episode One: Immigration open.substack.com/pub/simonhrjoh…

New podcast series "Power and Consequences" by Nobel laureate @baselinescene that's just started together with Gary Gensler. Their first episode tackled immigration. This - their second episode - looks at the Fed. Incredibly well-informed and balanced... simonhrjohnson.substack.com/p/episode-two-…

Tomorrow (11/20) at 11:45 EST, we will host Susan Stokes for a discussion of her book, "The Backsliders: Why Leaders Undermine Their Own Democracies," in conversation with @baselinescene, co-organized with @LeadershipNP at @MITSloan. Watch the livestream: mitsloan.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/…

I am looking forward to speaking at this @GUAmericas conference on Monday, November 10. Registration is available here (including for the livestream): americas.georgetown.edu/events/the-ame…

A great book on India and economic development.

At @lindaunobel, co-director @baselinescene discussed the future of technology & inequality in the age of AI, synthesizing his Nobel-winning research with the latest insights on AI & work. Watch the talk: mediatheque.lindau-nobel.org/recordings/426… 📸 Torben Nuding/Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

I am one of the signatories on this amicus brief, filed yesterday, on the importance of central bank independence.

On Friday, the Stone Center and @MITSloan hosted @mikehposner for a discussion of his book, Conscience Incorporated. The wide-ranging conversation, moderated by @baselinescene, explored the role of business leaders in addressing pressing societal challenges such as inequality.

🚨 New interview with Nobel Prize winner Simon Johnson out now! 🚨 🏚️ Why do extractive institutions trap nations in poverty? 🏦 How does the IMF handle countries in crisis? 📉 Why is Britain economically stagnating? @tomclougherty speaks with @baselinescene 👇 youtu.be/YeED5T7KO48

NEW: ARI and @AmerCompass are calling on the Senate to keep the GAIN AI Act in the NDAA. This is an America First AI policy that requires chip makers to sell to US firms before selling to China and other countries of concern. Read the full letter: ari.us/wp-content/upl…

📣 Come work with us! 📊 We're hiring Predoctoral Researchers to work closely with @DAcemogluMIT, @davidautor, and @baselinescene 📅  Apply by September 21 to meet the priority deadline: shapingwork.mit.edu/careers/ @predoc_org @econ_ra #Econ_RA

📖💬💥 Read Power and Progress: The Mini-Comic! Polly (a robot) and Daisy (a historian) debate whether AI will cause harm or do good. Developed with the @BUArts Visual Narrative MFA program, based on Power & Progress by @DAcemogluMIT & @baselinescene shapingwork.mit.edu/power-and-prog…

In its eagerness to do the crypto industry’s bidding, the US Congress is adopting legislation that will expose Americans and the world to the real possibility of massive job losses and wealth destruction, writes Simon Johnson (@baselinescene). bit.ly/45rcDLs

How will AI impact inequality, in the US and globally? Co-director @baselinescene discusses what the preliminary data suggests. Global economies whose competitive advantage currently comes from labor-intensive work could have the most to lose.

Why are some countries rich and others poor? How do institutions drive prosperity — or inequality? @baselinescene unpacks these questions and more on this week's @planetmoney episode. npr.org/2026/01/01/125…