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Peter Howitt

Honorary Western Professor Wins Nobel Prize in Economics

Longtime faculty member and alum, Peter Howitt, recognized for pioneering work on innovation-driven economic growth

Honorary Western Professor Wins Nobel Prize in Economics

Longtime faculty member and alum, Peter Howitt, recognized for pioneering work on innovation-driven economic growth

Honorary Western Professor Wins Nobel Prize in Economics
Peter Howitt

Honorary Western Professor Wins Nobel Prize in Economics

Longtime faculty member and alum, Peter Howitt, recognized for pioneering work on innovation-driven economic growth

Honorary Western Professor Wins Nobel Prize in Economics

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