Ernst Fehr

Austrian economist
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Ernst Fehr was born on June 21, 1956, in Hard[1]. He holds citizenship in both Austria and Switzerland[1]. He is an economist, university teacher, and scientist[2][3] who studied at the University of Vienna. Fehr is employed by the University of Zurich and TU Wien[4].

His professional work focuses on the fields of microeconomics, experimental economics, and behavioral economics[3]. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous awards, including the Gottlieb Duttweiler Prize, the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art, the Gossen Prize, the Marcel Benoist Prize, an honorary doctorate of the University of Graz, and recognition as a Fellow of the Econometric Society, among two additional awards[5].

His academic standing is further reflected in his memberships across several prominent institutions. He is a member of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Academia Europaea, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[6].

Ernst Fehr

Summary

Ernst Fehr is a human[1]. Born in Hard[2], he… he was born on +1956-06-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as an economist[4], university teacher[5], and scientist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hard[2], Ernst Fehr…
  • Ernst Fehr was born on +1956-06-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernst Fehr was born on +1956-01-01T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Ernst Fehr held citizenship in Austria[9].
  • Ernst Fehr held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Ernst Fehr worked as an economist[4].
  • Ernst Fehr's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Ernst Fehr's professions included scientist[6].
  • Ernst Fehr's field of work was microeconomics[11].
  • Ernst Fehr's field of work was experimental economics[12].
  • Ernst Fehr's field of work was behavioral economics[13].
  • Among Ernst Fehr's employers was University of Zurich[14].
  • Ernst Fehr was employed by TU Wien[15].
  • Ernst Fehr's education included a stint at University of Vienna[16].
  • A notable student of Ernst Fehr was Armin Falk[17].
  • Ernst Fehr received the Gottlieb Duttweiler Prize[18].
  • Ernst Fehr received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[19].
  • Ernst Fehr received the Gossen Prize[20].
  • Ernst Fehr received the Marcel Benoist Prize[21].
  • Ernst Fehr received the honorary doctorate of the University of Graz[22].
  • Ernst Fehr received the Fellow of the Econometric Society[23].
  • Ernst Fehr was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[24].
  • Ernst Fehr was a member of Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
  • Ernst Fehr was a member of Academia Europaea[26].
  • Ernst Fehr was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Fehr was born in Hard[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1956-06-21T00:00:00Z[3] and +1956-01-01T00:00:00Z[8].

Education

Ernst Fehr was educated at University of Vienna[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[4], university teacher[5], and scientist[6]. Fields of work include microeconomics[11], a theory[28]; experimental economics[12]; and behavioral economics[13], an academic discipline[29]. Employers include University of Zurich[14], a university[30], in Switzerland[31], founded in 1833[32], headquartered in Zurich[33] and TU Wien[15], a public university[34], in Austria[35], founded in 1815[36], headquartered in Main building of the TU Wien[37]. A notable student of Ernst Fehr was Armin Falk[17]. Doctoral students include Frédéric Schneider[38], a researcher[39], b. 1981[40], of Germany[41]; Q95652263[42]; and Laura Monika Buzdugan[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Gottlieb Duttweiler Prize[18], an award[44], in Switzerland[45]; Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[19], a state decoration[46], in Austria[47], founded in 1955[48]; Gossen Prize[20], an economics award[49], in Germany[50]; Marcel Benoist Prize[21], a science award[51], in Switzerland[52]; honorary doctorate of the University of Graz[22], an award[53], in Austria[54]; and Fellow of the Econometric Society[23], a fellowship award[55].

Why It Matters

Ernst Fehr ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Fehr born?

Born in Hard[2], Ernst Fehr…

What did Ernst Fehr do for work?

Ernst Fehr worked as economist[4], university teacher[5], and scientist[6].

Where did Ernst Fehr go to school?

Ernst Fehr was educated at University of Vienna[16].

What awards did Ernst Fehr receive?

Honors received include Gottlieb Duttweiler Prize[18], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[19], Gossen Prize[20], and Marcel Benoist Prize[21].

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