Back to the event list28/02/2025

The John von Neumann Award – Thirty Years of Excellence in Social Sciences

4 Mar. 2025, 6:30 PM

The John von Neumann Award is one of the most prestigious recognitions of the Rajk College, awarded since 1994 to scholars who have made a lasting impact on social science thinking. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the awardees are selected by the students, ensuring that the recipient serves as an inspiration for future social scientists.

2025.03.04. 18:30

This recognition is not only a tribute to academic excellence but also an academic tradition: each year, the awardee visits Rajk College to deliver a lecture.

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The 2025 Neumann János Award Recipient: Guido Tabellini

Guido Tabellini, a professor at Università Bocconi, is a distinguished researcher in political economy. His work explores the relationship between democratic institutions, political accountability, and economic development, significantly influencing academic and policy discussions.

He will deliver a lecture titled “Two Paths to Prosperity: Culture and Institutions in Europe and China”

When? March 4, 2025, 18:30
Where? Corvinus University of Budapest, Gellért Campus, Auditorium

Let this event serve as an inspiration for all of you in understanding and shaping the challenges of the future.