Nov 10 2010
Prof. Andrei Shleifer
Russian American Economist, Professor of Economics at Harvard University
Andrei Shleifer has worked on corporate governance, law and finance, behavioural finance, and institutional economics. He has published four books, as well as over a hundred articles. He is a fellow of the Econometric Society and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2010, he is listed #1 in the category “Most-Cited Scientists in Economics & Business”.
According to IDEAS/RePEc, Prof. Andrei Shleifer is the most cited economist in the world
Andrei Shleifer holds an undergraduate degree from Harvard and a Ph.D. from MIT. He served as the Editor of the Quarterly Journal of Economics between 1989 and 1999 and the Editor of the Journal of Economic Perspectives between 2003 and 2008. In 1999, Shleifer won the John Bates Clark medal of the American Economic Association. He has held a post in the Department of Economics at Harvard University since 1991 and was, from 2001 through 2006, the Whipple V. N. Jones Professor of Economics. During the early 1990s, he was an advisor to Anatoly Chubais, the then vice-premier of Russia, and was one of the engineers of the Russian privatization.[/expand]
The most cited economist in the world, Andrei Shleifer shows his audiences how to thrive in a challenging economy, while gearing up for future prosperity. He is renowned for his insightful commentary on the U.S. and global economies, domestic politics and international trade. He analyzes the new economic realities and presents solid strategies for gaining competitive advantage, providing the latest on the changing global economy.[/expand]
One of the most brilliant economists at work today, Andrei Shleifer expertly helps audiences understand what lies in wait for the world’s economic future. His ability to explain complex financial matters has won praise across the political spectrum.[/expand]
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Topics
Finance after the Crisis
The Crisis and Financial Reform
The Future of Finance
Privatization
Corporate Governance
Behavioral Finance
Institutional Economics
Financial Innovation and Financial Fragility
Salience Theory of Choice under Risk
Publications
2005
A Normal Country: Russia After Communism
2000
Clarendon Lectures: Inefficient Markets
1999
Without a Map: Political Tactics and Economic Reform in Russia (with D. Treisman)
1998
The Grabbing Hand (with R. W. Vishny)
1995
Privatizing Russia (with M. Boycko and R. W. Vishny)
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