Jacques-François Thisse

About the Author

Jacques-François Thisse is a distinguished economist and academic whose groundbreaking research has profoundly shaped the fields of urban and regional economics. With a career spanning decades at leading institutions such as the Catholic University of Louvain and the Centre for Operations Research and Econometrics (CORE), Thisse has explored the dynamics of spatial economies, agglomeration effects, and the integration of markets in an increasingly globalized world. His work bridges theoretical models with practical policy implications, offering insights into how regions and nations interact economically. Renowned for his rigorous analytical approach, Thisse continues to influence scholars and policymakers through his prolific publications and mentorship of emerging researchers in economic geography.