The purpose of economic theory is to understand human behavi... - Jean Tirole

"The purpose of economic theory is to understand human behavior, not to condemn it."

Jean Tirole Philosophy

Economist Theorist French Born 1953 (age 73)

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"The market is not an invention of capitalism. It has existed for centuries. It is an invention of civilization."

"Economics is not about money. It is a study of choice under constraint."

"Incentives matter more than intentions."

"Competition is not just about efficiency; it is about freedom."

"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

"Every choice shapes our destiny."

"Order is the foundation of a good life."