Through the awarding of honorary doctorates, the School of Finance recognizes outstanding researchers who have made exceptional contributions to the field of finance. The degree of Doctor of Economics (honoris causa) honors academic excellence as well as lasting impact on research and practice.
The University of St. Gallen honors Prof. Dr. Ralph Koijen for his outstanding research contributions in the fields of asset pricing and insurance.
The University of St. Gallen honors Professor Mike Burkart for his outstanding research achievements in the fields of corporate Management and finance contracting.
The University of St. Gallen honors Professor Dr. Clemens Sialm for his outstanding research achievements in the fields of investment, retirement planning and taxation.
The University of St. Gallen recognizes Professor Dr. Holger Müller for his outstanding research achievements in the field of finance, in particular corporate finance.
The University of St. Gallen honors Professor Yakov Amihud for his outstanding research in the fields of financial markets, asset pricing, and corporate finance.
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.
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.
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.