Kurt Rothschild Award (Information in English)

The Karl-Renner-Institut and the Social Democratic Parliamentary Group established the Kurt Rothschild Award for Economics Research and Journalism in memory of the considerable achievements of Austrian Professor of Economics, Kurt Rothschild, who left a sustained impact on science, politics and society in Austria. As a socialist of Jewish origin, Kurt Rothschild had to flee Austria after its annexation into Hitler’s Nazi Germany. It was particularly this time in exile that contributed to his societal approach to economic research.

With this award we honour social and economic scientists whose excellent research leads to relevant insights because they situate economic questions in a wider context, rather than reproducing neoclassical myths and beliefs. The awardees move beyond their purely academic tasks by also communicating these insights towards a broader audience and getting involved in the public debate.

You will find more information (awardees, award ceremonies) on our webpage in German.

In this article you find an overview of the awardees 2024.