Jean Tirole, Nobel laureate in Economics, discusses trust as a driver for organizations at FGV EPGE event
The visit of the French researcher reinforces FGV EPGE’s tradition of promoting high-level academic debate
The Brazilian School of Economics and Finance of Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV EPGE) welcomed the renowned French researcher Jean Tirole from the Toulouse School of Economics, 2014 Nobel Prize in Economics laureate, on May 13, 2025. The opening session was attended by FGV EPGE Director, Professor Rubens Penha Cysne, and Professor Lucas Maestri.
The visit featured a seminar about his work, titled 'Engineering Commonality.' In his presentation, Tirole discussed the central role of mutual trust in the effective operation of organizations and society. The event gathered faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and external guests, strengthening the academic environment of excellence that characterizes FGV EPGE.
Tirole's lecture was part of the series of international seminars promoted by the School and reaffirms the institution's commitment to fostering high-level academic debate. Since 2010, FGV EPGE has hosted 13 in-person visits from eight Nobel laureates in Economics: Robert Engle, Christopher Sims, James Heckman, Edward Prescott, Robert Lucas Jr., Eric Maskin, John Nash, and now Jean Tirole.
This in-person exchange brings a very positive external signal to the School, benefiting students and researchers alike. To learn more about the Nobel Lectures at FGV EPGE, click here.
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