The Innovation and Diffusion Podcast

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Our podcast aims to generate easily accessible and engaging academic discussions on innovation and diffusion. We interview the leading thinkers around the world on new technologies and the way they change our world and economy. Hosts: Ruveyda Gozen (@ruveyda_gozen) and John Van Reenen (@johnvanreenen) The Economic and Social Research Council funds this podcast through the Programme on Innovation and Diffusion (POID) at LSE.
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S3 E6: Scientific Production, International Collaborations, and WW1 with Fabian Waldinger (University of Munich)
Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

In this episode, our guest is Fabian Waldinger (University of Munich) and we talked about his research interests, scientific production and boycotts in the World War 1 era, women in academia, the role of socio-economic background on academic success, and more! Enjoy!0:52 What is the main question that he is after? 01:29 What drew him into his research areas? 03:21 Who were his role models? 04:14 Which paper in economics is his favorite? 05:47 International Scientific Production, WW1 and Boycotts22:16 What are the implications of “International Collaboration in Science” for today? 24:07 Data comes first or the question? What is Fabian’s production function? 26:05 Women in Academia throughout the 20th Century28:55 Socio-economic background and the Success Likelihood of being in Academia36:00 Cheezy Questions & Never Have I Ever!