The Honorary Doctor of Economics is awarded for outstanding merit in Finance.
Honorary Doctor of Economics 2022
Prof. Mike Burkart
The University of St. Gallen honors Professor Mike Burkart for his outstanding research achievements in the fields of corporate Management and finance contracting.
Honorary Doctor of Economics 2020
Prof. Dr. Clemens Sialm
The University of St. Gallen honors Professor Dr. Clemens Sialm for his outstanding research achievements in the fields of investment, retirement planning and taxation. His research results have been published in renowned journals and regularly reviewed in international daily newspapers.
Honorary Doctor of Economics 2018
Prof. Dr. Holger Müller
The University of St. Gallen recognizes Professor Dr. Holger Müller for his outstanding research achievements in the field of finance, in particular corporate finance.
Honorary Doctor of Economics 2016
Prof. Yakov Amihud, Ph.D.
The University of St. Gallen honors Professor Yakov Amihud for his outstanding research in the fields of financial markets, asset pricing, and corporate finance.
Honorary Doctor of Economics 2014
Prof. John H. Cochrane, Ph.D.
The University of St. Gallen honors Professor John H. Cochrane for his outstanding research in the joint fields of finance and economics, covering asset pricing, portfolio theory, and macroeconomics.
Honorary Doctor of Economics 2012
Prof. Francis Koh, Ph.D.
The University of St.Gallen honors Professor Francis Koh for his outstanding contributions in corporate finance and for bridging the gap between the disciplines finance, accounting, and management.
Honorary Doctor of Economics 2011
Prof. Darrell Duffie, Ph.D.
The University of St. Gallen honors Professor Darrell Duffie for his outstanding research in the field of finance, covering asset pricing, equilibrium theory, and credit risk, as well as his inspiring contributions to the regulation of OTC markets.