Philippe Aghion

Philippe Aghion is a Professor at the College de France and at the London School of Economics, and a fellow of both the Econometric Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions and has significantly contributed to economic theory and policy.

Professor Aghion's research focuses on the economics of growth. With Peter Howitt, he pioneered the Schumpeterian Growth paradigm which has been used to analyze growth policies and the role of the state in economic development. His work spans several key areas including:

• Endogenous Growth Theory
• Competition and Growth dynamics
• Environmental Economics and Green Technology
• Innovation Economics
• Economic Policy design

His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on growth theory while expanding into critical contemporary issues such as environmental sustainability and green technology transitions. Aghion's work increasingly examines the intersection of economic growth with climate change mitigation strategies, reflecting the evolving priorities in economic research.

Professor Aghion has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to economics:

• Yrjo Jahnsson Award (2001) - recognizing him as the best European economist under age 45
• John Von Neumann Award (2009)
• Fellow of the Econometric Society
• Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

His scholarly impact extends through his influential books including "Endogenous Growth Theory" (MIT Press, 1998), "The Economics of Growth" (MIT Press, 2009), and "Competition and Growth" (MIT Press, 2006, with Rachel Griffith), which have shaped the field of growth economics for decades.