Heidi Williams, a 2015 MacArthur Fellow and professor of economics, talks with Ran Abramitzky about the causes and consequences of innovation in health care markets. Get a glimpse into Williams’ personal and professional path, how her ideas made a difference in the world, and what advice she has for students and for researchers.

This event is part of the Big Ideas series hosted by Abramitzky featuring conversations with Stanford’s Nobel Laureates and MacArthur “Genius” Fellows.

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