Groovin' with the Visionaries: 2022 Kiel World Economic Prize Honorees
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KKKSo, it's time to get down with the visionaries who are shaking things up in the world of economics! This year's Kiel World Economic Prize for Societal Engagement is going to the legendary trio: Gabrielius Landsbergis, Hélène Huby, and Monika Schnitzer.
Ya, you heard it right! In a nutshell, these three change-makers are being recognized for their bold courage, innovative thinking, and relentless pursuit of facts, openness, and future-proof solutions. All this, during a time when old certainties are crumbling (dramatic, right?).
Let's start with the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis. This dude demanded a stronger military counterweight for Europe, even before the attack on Ukraine. Talk about being ahead of the game!
Next up, we've got Hélène Huby, co-founder of the Exploration Company. This woman packed her bags and dared to leave her cushy, well-paid job to create a democratic European alternative to the dominant American aerospace industry. Talk about risk-taking and creating a better world!
Last but not least, we've got Monika Schnitzer, chairwoman of the Expert Council on Overall Economic Development, who's always been a bit unsatisfied with the status quo. She's the powerhouse who's contributed significantly to the empirical microeconomics in Germany.
Now, if you're wondering about the lowdown on this award ceremony, it went down in the Landeshaus in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, with around 150 guests. The highlight of the event included speeches from Schleswig-Holstein's Minister of Economics, Claus Ruhe Madsen, Knud Hansen, Vice President of the IHK Schleswig-Holstein, and Moritz Schularick, the president of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW).
Oh, and in case you're curious, the Kiel World Economic Prize and the IfW have been tight since 1993. The prize aims to encourage creative problem-solving for the major challenges of the world economy, which is super important given the rollercoaster ride that the global economy's been on lately.
Now, if you want more deets about the specific contributions of these visionaries, I'd suggest checking out the official Kiel Institute for the World Economy website or their press releases for this year's prize. Happy exploring!
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- Moritz Schularick
- Monika Schnitzer
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- Gabrielius Landsbergis
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- The honorees of the Kiel World Economic Prize for Societal Engagement, Gabrielius Landsbergis, Hélène Huby, and Monika Schnitzer, are EC countries' business, politics, and general-news revolutionaries, recognized for their dedication to facts, openness, and future-proof solutions in a tumultuous global economy.
- As the chairwoman of the Expert Council on Overall Economic Development in Germany, Monika Schnitzer has significantly influenced German empirical microeconomics, while her fellow honorees, including Lithuania's Gabrielius Landsbergis and Hélène Huby of the Exploration Company, continue to prioritize innovation and risk-taking in finance and business to drive change across Europe.
