Daron Acemoglu is a renowned economist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Born in Turkey in 1967, he obtained his PhD from the London School of Economics. Acemoglu is best known for his research on political economy, economic development, and institutional economics. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the John Bates Clark Medal in 2005. Acemoglu has co-authored several influential books and is a leading figure in the field of economics.