Jacques-François Thisse elected Foreign Honorary Member of the American Economic Association

Jacques-François Thisse elected Foreign Honorary Member of the AEA

Emeritus Professor Jacques-François Thisse (LIDAM/CORE) has been elected Foreign Honorary Member 2026 of the American Economic Association (AEA), an international distinction recognizing outstanding contributions to economic research.

A leading international distinction

Awarded by the American Economic Association, this title honors a small number of non-U.S. economists whose work has had a significant impact on the field. Recipients are selected by the AEA based on their academic excellence and international influence.

A distinguished academic career

A specialist in economic geography and industrial organization, Jacques-François Thisse has made major contributions that are widely recognized within the international academic community.

Recognition for LIDAM

This distinction highlights the quality of research conducted at LIDAM and further strengthens the international visibility of Belgian economic research.