CBS ECON appoints a honorary doctorate to Lise Vesterlund


03/26/2025

On Friday March 21st, CBS has appointed two honorary doctorates, namely to two pioneers of economic research - Lise Vesterlund and Mariana Mazzucato, for their groundbreaking research and significant impact on academic circles and societal debates.

CBS ECON has nominated Lise Vesterlund, a Professor of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh and Head of the Behavioral Economics Design Initiative and the Pittsburgh Experimental Economics Laboratory.

Lise's groundbreaking research focuses on charitable giving and gender differences in the labour market. Her book, The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work, was highlighted as one of the best business books of 2022. 

Congratulations Lise!

 

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