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This lecture presents the 2025 Nora and Edward Ryerson Lecture delivered by James A. Robinson, the Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies and University Professor at the University of Chicago. Explore how transformative ideas shape political institutions and outcomes through Robinson's examination of evidence from England. As a Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and co-author of "Why Nations Fail," Robinson draws on his extensive research spanning economics, political science, and history to analyze the roots of freedom, prosperity, and inequality. The hour-long presentation, held at Friedman Hall in the Rubenstein Forum on April 23, 2025, continues the prestigious Ryerson Lecture tradition established through a bequest from Nora and Edward Ryerson to recognize outstanding University of Chicago faculty members.
