معرفی
Stéphane Saussier is a Professor of Economic Sciences at IAE Paris School of Management, Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne University, serving as Director of the MBA program and Director of the Chair of Economics of Public-Private Partnerships. His research focuses on contractual economics and infrastructure governance within the Governance & Regulation Chair framework.
Education:
- Doctorate in Economic Sciences, Paris Sorbonne University (Highest honors, jury congratulations, thesis and publication prize)
Research Interests:
Professor Saussier specializes in the Economics and Econometrics of Contracts and Public-Private Partnerships. His work examines industrial organization dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure economics through empirical and theoretical lenses. He has published over 40 articles in leading journals including the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization and Utilities Policy, addressing contractual choice mechanisms and public procurement efficiency.
Recent Publications:
His 2017 works analyze European public-private partnerships for infrastructure and restricted auction benefits in public procurement. These studies reveal how contract rigidity affects political contestability and how small-number tendering impacts procurement efficiency, demonstrating consistent application of contract theory to real-world governance challenges.
Scientific Awards:
- Highest honors in Doctorate
- Jury congratulations for thesis
- Thesis and publication prize
Advising and Grants:
Professor Saussier supervises doctoral research as evidenced by theses defended under his guidance. The Governance & Regulation Chair he directs secures funding through partnerships with public institutions, international organizations, and corporate entities including regulators' clubs and industry networks.
Labs and Teams:
He leads the Governance & Regulation Chair research group comprising academic members, workshops, and collaborative projects. This team operates through the Educational Platform and Executive Training Project, engaging with partners like the Regulators Club and international scientific networks to address contemporary governance challenges including water regulation and geopolitical climate impacts on regulation.
