Bruno S. Frey
Bruno S. Frey, born in 1941 in Basel, is a prominent Swiss economist renowned for his contributions to political economy and happiness studies. He serves as a permanent guest professor at the University of Basel and is the research director at CREMA (Center for Research in Economics, Management and the Arts). Frey is considered one of the most cited economists globally and has received honorary doctorates from five European universities. He advocates for liberal and freedom-oriented approaches in economics, questioning the increasing constraints on individual freedoms in modern society.
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Bruno S. Frey is mentioned as an emeritus professor involved in the discussion of democracy and autocracy.
Direkte Demokratie vs. Autokratie: Lehren aus Trumps USA
Switzerland· 2026-02-13
Bruno S. Frey is a permanent guest professor at the University of Basel and research director at the Center for Research in Economics, Management and the Arts (Crema) in Zurich.
Fairer Vorschlag für Berlin und ÄgyptenSwitzerland· 2025-12-04Bruno S. Frey is a co-author of the book 'Automated Democracy - The Redistribution of Power and Influence in the Digital State'.
Rettungsschirm oder Risiko für die Weltwirtschaft?Switzerland· 2025-12-01
Bruno S. Frey is an emeritus professor at the University of Zurich and research director at Crema.
Wie sich das gefühlte Alter auf Arbeit und Freizeit auswirktSwitzerland· 2025-09-22
Bruno S. Frey is an emeritus professor at the University of Zurich and a research director at Crema.
Chancen, Gefahren und die Rolle der SpiritualitätSwitzerland· 2025-09-01
Bruno S. Frey is a permanent guest professor at the University of Basel and research director at the Center for Research in Economics, Management and the Arts (Crema) in Zurich.
Militärdienst für Immigranten: Integration und VerteidigungSwitzerland· 2025-04-02
Bruno S. Frey is considered one of the most important and influential economists in Switzerland.
Teilzeit sei oft «verplemperte Zeit», kritisiert der Ökonom Bruno S. FreySwitzerland· 2025-02-12