Department of Economics

Several awards were conferred to professors to recognize the quality of their teaching
The Dean's Office of the Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC Lausanne) at the University of Lausanne has granted 22 "HEC Lausanne Best Teacher Awards" to honor educators for the success of their courses with students.

Academic excellence: thesis prizes winners 2023
Nine PhD graduates from the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne were awarded prizes during the Annual Doctoral Event on Thursday November 23rd, 2023. The Dean’s Office warmly congratulates the researchers concerned.

Congratulations to the Ph.D. graduates of 2023
35 students obtained a PhD degree from the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne in 2022-2023. Prof. Boris Nikolov, Vice-Dean in charge of the Doctoral School, warmly congratulated them for their achievement during the Annual Doctoral Event on November 23rd, 2023.

Why building a nation matters?
In their latest e-book, Prof. Dominic Rohner and his co-author explore the causes of the prosperity and collapse of nations from several angles.

MICRO vs. MACRO: Why is climate change also an economic question?
Discover the viewpoints of our experts Sebastien Houde and Brendan Berthold from two distinct angles: MICRO vs. MACRO.