EAEPE mourns the passing of Richard R. Nelson
It is with great regret that we learned the passing of Richard R. Nelson, a distinguished economist and scholar of evolutionary economics and one of EAEPE’s Honorary Presidents. Nelson was a pioneering figure whose work reshaped our understanding of technological change, innovation, and economic growth.
His seminal book, An Evolutionary Theory of Economic Change (1982), co-authored with Sidney G. Winter, introduced a groundbreaking framework for understanding economic dynamics challenging the traditional neoclassical view of economic growth. His extensive research on innovation systems and institutions profoundly influenced economic policy and scholarly thought worldwide. Nelson played a crucial role in advancing research on national innovation systems and the institutional foundations of technological progress. His insights will continue to influence economic policy and scholarly thought worldwide.
Nelson’s contributions leave a lasting legacy in the field of economics.
