Jean Tirole

Economists should engage with the public and explain their findings in an accessible way.

The power of economic theory lies in its ability to provide a framework for understanding complex phenomena.

Trust is a fundamental ingredient for well-functioning markets.

The global nature of many economic problems requires international cooperation.

The role of government is to correct market failures and provide public goods.

We need to think about the long-term consequences of our economic decisions.

The study of incentives is central to understanding how people behave in economic settings.

Financial regulation should be counter-cyclical.

The welfare state is a crucial mechanism for social cohesion.

The digital economy raises new questions about market power and competition policy.

Economics is not just about numbers; it's about people and their interactions.

The design of optimal mechanisms is a core problem in economics.

We must be vigilant against regulatory capture.

The financial crisis highlighted the importance of macroprudential regulation.

Education is an investment in human capital and a key driver of economic growth.

The challenge for policymakers is to anticipate future problems, not just react to past ones.

The theory of contracts helps us understand how economic agents deal with uncertainty and incomplete information.

We need to foster a culture of responsibility in the financial sector.

Inequality is a major societal challenge that economists need to address.

The internet has transformed many industries, creating new monopolies and requiring new regulatory approaches.