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“Made up of billions of autonomous individuals producing and
exchanging, the global economy forms a complex system which I
chose to focus on through my work in public economics. The prominent
form of government involvement in markets is no longer public
ownership of production means. Rather, modern forms of regulation
attempt to correct market failures. I study government intervention
in market economies, especially when it concerns industrial organization
issues, the behaviour of firms, the optimal structure between
the public and private sectors and the functioning of supporting
institutions. Globalisation has led to global deregulation of
public utilities including telecommunications, railways, electricity
and postal services, along with privatisation reforms. Faced
with a crippling level of public debt, state and public organisations
are forced by budgetary decisions to find pragmatic solutions,
forming public-private partnerships in order to maintain public
services on a national level at low cost to consumers and taxpayers.
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very important component of a university professor’s work
is doctoral training. Having PhD students spurs my interest in
new subjects, encouraging me to dig deeper for answers as I supervise
them. This is a very satisfying task that provides a good balance
to the laboriousness of research. Due to competition, publishing
in international revues requires much perseverance. We work over
long periods. In contrast, teaching is very real and the result
is quickly tangible. We live in a complex world and it is very
stimulating to share one’s knowledge in economics.
We have a shared goal of disseminating this fast-changing science.
Thus, at Toulouse School of Economics, we strive to develop high-quality
education and to contribute to public debate by writing articles
in the press and giving interviews.” |
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