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Podcast: Monetary Matters with Jack Farley
Episode: The Economic Effects of Technological Disruption & Artificial Intelligence | Nobel Laureate in Economics Peter Howitt
Description: Recent Nobel laureate in economics Peter Howitt joins Jack to discuss his work on technological disruption and creative destruction. Dr. Howitt explains that technological advancement creates economic growth while
also causing workers to lose their jobs and firms to go bankrupt due to
obsolescence. This topic is especially relevant today because of the advancement of artificial intelligence technology. Jack and Dr. Howitt examine if artificial intelligence is truly economically different from past technological breakthroughs, the effects of its adoption, and more. Recorded on February 12th, 2026.
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