The Innovation and Diffusion Podcast

S1 E0: What is the Innovation and Diffusion Podcast?

The Innovation and Diffusion Podcast

Show Notes

Welcome to the Innovation and Diffusion Podcast! In this episode, we introduce what this podcast is about, why we do this podcast, and give you a quick glimpse of what's awaiting you in the upcoming episodes! For any comments and suggestions, please email us at [email protected] or Twitter @POID_cast

Hosts: Ruveyda Nur Gozen (@ruveyda_gozen) & John Van Reenen (@johnvanreenen)

The Economic and Social Research Council funds this podcast through the Programme on Innovation and Diffusion (POID) at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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