Jean Tirole
French economist
1953 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French economist
Born
August 9, 1953
Age
~73 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
economist, university teacher, researcher
FranceBorn in Troyes
1953
Born in Troyes (1953-08-09)
1986
AwardFellow of the Econometric Society
1988
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1993
AwardYrjö Jahnsson Award
1998
AwardJohn von Neumann Award
2002
AwardCNRS silver medal
Present
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Jean Tirole is a French economist who is currently a professor of economics at Toulouse 1 Capitole University. He focuses on industrial organization and game theory. In particular, he focuses on the regulation of economic activity in a way that does not hinder innovation while maintaining fair rules. Tirole's work is largely theoretical and explored in mathematical models, not empirical research.
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Who is Jean Tirole?+
Jean Tirole is a French economist who is currently a professor of economics at Toulouse 1 Capitole University. He focuses on industrial organization and game theory. In particular, he focuses on the regulation of economic activity in a way that does not hinder innovation while maintaining fair rules
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Tirole born?+
Jean Tirole was born on August 9, 1953.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — August 9, 1953
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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