Acceptance speech: 17th Frontiers of Knowledge Awards in Economics, Finance and Management
Olivier Blanchard
00:06:47
20/06/2025
Olivier Blanchard
Professor at the Paris School of Economics (Francia), Robert M. Solow Professor Emeritus of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Fred Bergsten Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. He is also recipient of the 17th Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Economy
Audio: English
Acceptance speech by Olivier Blanchard, recipient of the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award 2024 in Economics, Finance and Management, jointly awarded with Jordi Galí and Michael Woodford for his influence on the development of modern macroeconomic analysis and his contribution to the study of business cycle fluctuations.
Blanchard analyzes the evolution of macroeconomic thought and the role of theoretical models in interpreting variables such as employment, inflation and growth, highlighting the importance of applying this knowledge to decision-making in real-world contexts, and emphasizing the role of public policies in managing crises and ensuring economic stability.
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