Calvó-Armengol International Prize in Economics

Calvó-Armengol Prize International Prize in Economics

The Calvó-Armengol Prize is awarded every two years to a top researcher in Economics or social sciences who is not older than 40 years old for contributions to the theory and comprehension of the mechanisms of social interaction.

The Prize is promoted by BSE and the Government of Andorra.

History of the Prize

The Calvó-Armengol Prize was established to honor the memory of BSE Affiliated Professor and ICREA-UAB Professor Antoni ‘Toni’ Calvó-Armengol (1970-2007), beloved member of the BSE community and a highly esteemed researcher from Andorra who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 37.

Widely regarded as one of the leading network theorists of his generation, Toni left behind a large body of literature that has had a lasting impact in his field.

Selection process

For each edition, there is an open call for nominations. The nominees are considered by a selection committee appointed by BSE.

Prize activities

Formal award ceremony in Andorra with lecture for a general audience
Academic lecture delivered in Barcelona

The Prize includes a cash award of €30,000.

Calvó-Armengol Prize Laureates

Benjamin Moll

VIII Calvó-Armengol International Prize (2024)
Affiliation at the time of the award: London School of Economics
Prize lecture title:”Heterogeneous Agent Macroeconomics: Eight Lessons and a Challenge“

Stefanie Stantcheva

VII Calvó-Armengol International Prize (2022)
Affiliation at the time of the award: Harvard University
“Prize activities could not take place as planned”

Benjamin Golub

VI Calvó-Armengol International Prize (2020)
Affiliation at the time of the award: Northwestern University
Prize lecture title: “Complexity and Fragility in Economic Networks“

Melissa Dell

V Calvó-Armengol International Prize (2018)
Affiliation at the time of the award: Harvard University
Prize lecture title: “Persistence and Transformation in Economic Development”

Matthew Gentzkow

IV Calvó-Armengol International Prize (2016)
Affiliation at the time of the award: Stanford University
Prize lecture title: “Political Polarization and the Media”

Raj Chetty

III Calvó-Armengol International Prize (2014)
Affiliation at the time of the award: Harvard University
Prize lecture title: “The Value-Added of Neighborhoods: Neighborhood Effects in Social Mobility”

Roland Fryer

II Calvó-Armengol International Prize (2012)
Affiliation at the time of the award: Harvard University
Prize lecture title: “Racial Inequality in the 21st Century: the Declining Significance of Discrimination”

Esther Duflo

I Calvó-Armengol International Prize (2010)
Affiliation at the time of the award: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Prize lecture title: “Gender Equality and Development”

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