Stiglitz and Zelizer, Doctors Honoris Causa

During a moving ceremony on 13 November 2019, Sciences Po awarded the sociologist Viviana Zelizer and the economist Joseph Stiglitz the titles of Docteur honoris causa. This distinction was given to Dr. Zelizer for her work as the founder of a new school of economic sociology, and to Dr. Stiglitz as the figure of the new Keynesian economy. The invaluable contributions made to their respective disciplines were highlighted in the praises of Jeanne Lazarus and Jean-Paul Fitoussi, respectively.

Created in 1918, the title of Doctor honoris causa is one of the most prestigious distinctions awarded by French higher education institutions to honour "people of foreign nationalities because of outstanding services to science, literature or the arts, to France or to the higher education institution that awards the title." Source: Sorbonne Université

Watch Dr. Zelizer's acceptance speech below.

Watch Dr. Stiglitz's acceptance speech below.

Dr. Stiglitz is a Visiting Professor at Sciences Po for the fall semester of 2019. This exchange is made possible thanks to the Alliance Program.

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