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Prof. Ashenfelter Doctor Honoris Causa

January 31, 2014

We are honored to announce that Prof. Orley Ashenfelter (Joseph Douglas Green 1895 Professor of Economics at Princeton University), former President of the American Economic Association and editor of the American Economic Review, former member of the CERGE-EI Executive and Supervisory Committee, and current member of the CERGE-EI Foundation Board of Directors, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Charles University on January 15, 2014.

In this article we would like to introduce some interviews, videos and other documents that emerged during prof. Ashenfelter’s stay in Prague.

• The ceremony has been recorded. Watch the video.

• Remarks Upon Receipt of an Honorary Degree at the Charles University.
• Prof. Ashenfelter featured in the TV show Hydepark Civilizace. Video is available in English.
• Article published by Charles University informational website iforum.cz.

Media appearances in Czech language.

• Interview in the Czech Radio.
• Interview in Hospodářské noviny.
• TV show Hydepark Civilizace in Czech.
• Interview in Tyden.

Picture gallery on CERGE-EI Facebook page.