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Shlomo Weber is a prominent economist serving as President of the New Economic School (NES) in Moscow since 2013. Previously, he was Rector of NES from 2016 to 2018. His academic affiliations include being an Honorary Professor at Southern Methodist University (USA), a Corresponding Member of the Saxon Academy of Sciences (Germany), and a Visiting Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He also serves as co-director of the China-Russia Center for Eurasian Studies (CREC) and Scientific Director of the Laboratory for the Study of Social Relations and Diversity of Society (LISOMO) at NES.
Educational Background:
- PhD in Mathematical Economics, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1980)
- Graduated with honors from the Mechanics and Mathematics Department of Lomonosov Moscow State University (1971)
Weber's research spans multiple areas of economics with a particular focus on the intersection of language, culture, and economic behavior. His work combines rigorous mathematical approaches with real-world policy applications, examining how social diversity affects economic outcomes. The professor has developed innovative frameworks for understanding language economics, political economy of diversity, and social choice mechanisms in heterogeneous societies. His approach integrates game theory with empirical analysis to address complex economic phenomena.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on diversity economics, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity, and its impact on economic decision-making. His work demonstrates a progression from theoretical foundations to practical applications in policy-making, with increasing attention to global challenges like migration, integration, and international cooperation. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges economics, political science, and sociology.
Scientific Recognition:
- Humboldt Research Prize for Outstanding Foreign Scientists (2002)
As an academic leader, Weber has overseen significant growth at NES, expanding its international partnerships and research output. He has secured substantial research funding, including a megagrant for the Laboratory for the Study of Social Relations and Diversity of Society. His leadership has positioned NES as a leading economics institution in Russia and Eastern Europe.
The Laboratory for the Study of Social Relations and Diversity of Society (LISOMO), which Weber directs, has become a hub for interdisciplinary research on social diversity, hosting numerous international conferences and summer schools. The laboratory's work has influenced policy discussions on diversity management, language policy, and social integration in multiple countries.
