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Jean Tirole is a French economist and recipient of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his analysis of market power and regulation. He is chairman of the Toulouse School of Economics and one of the most influential researchers in microeconomics and game theory.
Known for: Economics for the Common Good
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Economics for the Common Good
In this book, Nobel Prize–winning economist Jean Tirole explores how economics can serve the common good. He addresses major contemporary challenges such as globalization, climate change, unemployment, innovation, and finance, showing how economic tools can inform both public and private decision-making. Tirole advocates for an economy that serves society, grounded in responsibility, transparency, and cooperation.
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Economics and Society
Economics is not an alien force acting upon society; it is a language we use to describe choices, constraints, and interdependence. Yet public debate often treats economics as ideology rather than as a toolkit. In this section, I sought to rehabilitate the image of economics in public life. Economis...
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The Role of Economists
After winning the Nobel Prize, I received many letters from citizens and journalists asking what economists actually do for the common good. This question pushed me to define our profession’s responsibilities. Economists, in my view, are both scientists and citizens. As scientists, we build models, ...
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About Jean Tirole
Jean Tirole is a French economist and recipient of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his analysis of market power and regulation. He is chairman of the Toulouse School of Economics and one of the most influential researchers in microeconomics and game theory.
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