Joel Mokyr

Joel Mokyr is the Robert H. Strotz Professor of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Economics and History at Northwestern University, with additional affiliation as the Sackler Professor at the Eitan Berglas School of Economics, Tel Aviv University. His work bridges Economic History, Technological Change, and Population Economics, emphasizing evolutionary models and institutional frameworks.

• Research Focus: His scholarship explores how knowledge systems and technological innovation drove Industrial Revolutions, European economic divergence, and institutional evolution.
• Teaching: Courses include Economic History of the US Since 1865, Advanced Topics in European Economic History, and History of Modern Europe, with syllabi and resources provided.

Article Trends: His recent publications examine the role of institutions, intellectual property, and cultural contexts in technological progress, spanning from the Industrial Revolution to modern economic growth. Papers address evolutionary economics, counterfactual analysis, and knowledge diffusion.

Scientific Awards:

• 2011 Upton Scholar

Advising and Grants: While specific students and grants are not listed, his work has influenced economic historians and technology scholars through publications and conference presentations. Collaborations include co-authored studies on Irish famine mortality and industrial policy.