MIT professor's Nobel Prize win post goes viral, but not just for the win—it's all about Pune News: Here's what happened

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics recently went to a trio of distinguished US-based professors: Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson. While their remarkable achievement made headlines—as is customary for Nobel prizes—a rather unexpected twist emerged in the news cycle: a viral moment from Pune! Yes, you read that right. Amidst the academic accolades, something from Pune took the internet by storm, leaving many intrigued.

So, here's the twist.

When Daron Acemoglu announced his Nobel Prize win on X (formerly Twitter), the Turkey-born economist opted to share an article from Pune News instead of a more traditional international outlet.?

Acemoglu, a professor at the esteemed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), could have chosen any reputable source for such a significant announcement, but he went for a Pune-based publication.

And that's when the laughs started rolling in!?

Commenters quickly speculated about the Pune News SEO team riding high on this unexpected boost.?

One observer said, "Either he loves Pune, or the SEO game of Pune News is top-notch!"

It looks like a local news outlet just got a spotlight moment on the global stage!

Nobel Prize for Economics 2024

According to The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, this year's Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson for their groundbreaking work on the role of societal institutions in a nation's prosperity.?

Their research emphasises that countries lacking strong legal frameworks and institutions that prioritise the welfare of their citizens struggle to foster economic growth and meaningful change.

Jakob Svensson, Chair of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences, highlighted that addressing the significant income disparities between nations is one of the critical challenges of our time. He noted that the laureates have effectively illustrated how essential societal institutions are for achieving economic equity.

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