Why do nations fail? Why did Australia prosper? The rise and fall of economic ideas

Abstract

Adelaide Festival of Ideas session, Bonython Hall, 10:00 am, Saturday 9th October, 2013. Chaired by Tim Harcourt.How many good ideas fail to take off? What are the essential elements that drive innovation and economic sustainability at the micro and macro level? Professor Örjan Sölvell explores the imperative to acquire buy-in from business, academia and governments to ensure economic success and a creative culture of innovation. Professor Sölvell joins the departure lounge in conversation with Tim Harcourt, The Airport Economist.This session is proudly presented in association with the South Australian Government. The Adelaide Festival of Ideas is recorded by Radio Adelaide through the support of The Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide, University of South Australia Library and Flinders University Library.http://adelaidefestivalofideas.com.a