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11. Paul Romer: “I Figured Out How to Get Myself Fired From the World Bank.”

People I (Mostly) Admire by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

Mar 7, 202600:34:20Society & Culture

For many economists — Steve Levitt included — there is perhaps no greater inspiration than Paul Romer, the now-Nobel laureate who at a young age redefined the discipline and has maintained a passion for introducing new i...

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11. Paul Romer: “I Figured Out How to Get Myself Fired From the World Bank.” is an episode from People I (Mostly) Admire by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher. For many economists — Steve Levitt included — there is perhaps no greater inspiration...

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Published Mar 7, 2026, 00:34:20 long, audio available.