Prize In Memoriam of Jean Paul Fitoussi
 | Distinguished Professor of Economics Leader of the Beyond GDP initiative with A. Sen and J. Stiglitz A special interest on Democracy and Development The Lamp Post Theorem or How to Overcome Social Woes (2013) “Today we live in a world of unreasonable stagnation, which has seen a sharp rise in unemployment and the lack of job security, as well as soaring levels of inequality. This is because we are seeking solutions to the future under the cone of light shining down from the lamp post of the past. Our economic theories, confounded by the facts, and the politics they rest on, fail to take into account social realities and the needs of the people.” |
| Year | Winner | Motivation |
| 2025 | Andrea Brandolini | Andrea Brandolini has made outstanding contributions to the study of inequality, poverty, and well-being, combining methodological rigor with a strong commitment to policy relevance. He is currently Head of the Department of Economics and Statistics at the Bank of Italy. Over his career, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the measurement of poverty and living standards in Italy and has been deeply engaged internationally through the Luxembourg Income Study, the World Bank’s Commission on Global Poverty, and European statistical committees. A widely respected scholar and mentor, he has published extensively on income, wealth, and labor markets. His work has advanced both research and public debate, earning him broad international recognition. |
| 2024 | Adriano Giannola | For the high-profile research activity inspired by the Keynesian tradition, constantly promoting the priority objectives of economic policies such as the reduction of inequalities and social inclusion, especially in the context of the development of Southern Italy. |
| 2023 | Pasquale Lucio Scandizzo | Distinguished Professor of Development Economics, Founder and Past President of Sites |
| 2022 | Giovanni Andrea Cornia | Distinguished Professor of Development Economics, Founder and Past President of Sites |
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