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Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu on ‘What Happened to Liberal Democracy?’

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 5:30–6:30 p.m. ET
📍 Desautels Hall
🏢 Hosted by Rotman School of Management

Rotman School of Management is hosting Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu for a talk examining the state of liberal democracy. This in-person event will be held at Desautels Hall on the University of Toronto campus. Acemoglu, a renowned economist and Nobel Prize winner, will discuss contemporary challenges facing democratic systems. Registration is required through the Rotman community events platform.

Event details

  • Format: In-person at Desautels Hall
  • Registration: Required via the Rotman community events platform

Why it’s worth going

Finance and accounting students benefit from understanding the political economy context in which markets and financial institutions operate. Acemoglu’s work on institutions and economic development is foundational in understanding how governance structures affect business environments and market outcomes. Hearing directly from a Nobel Prize-winning economist provides unique insight into macroeconomic and institutional factors that shape the financial landscape.

Going in prepared

Register early through the provided link, as high-profile speaker events often fill quickly. Arrive at Desautels Hall by 5:15 p.m. to find seating before the 5:30 p.m. start time. Consider reviewing Acemoglu’s recent work on institutions and democracy to prepare thoughtful questions that connect political economy themes to financial markets or corporate governance.

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Posted September 17, 2026