Farewell Symposium in Honor of Professor Yves Flückiger

On the occasion of his retirement, Professor and former Rector of the University of Geneva, Yves Flückiger, reflected on his passion for labor economics and wage discrimination during a Farewell Symposium. The event took place on Tuesday, 8 October 2024, at Campus Biotech and was titled "Issues in the Labor Market."

The Symposium began with a welcome address by Professor Giovanni Ferro-Luzzi from the Geneva School of Economics and Management. Markus Menz, Dean of the Faculty, then spoke, recognizing Professor Yves Flückiger's contributions to research in labor economics, industrial organization, and public finance throughout his many years of teaching at the University of Geneva, as well as his leadership in the governance of the institution.

Former Ph.D. students and research colleagues of Professor Yves Flückiger also took the floor, presenting their work and highlighting the impact of his influence. Whether it was doctoral students who had the privilege of completing their dissertations under his supervision, researchers who closely collaborated with him, or those who were deeply inspired by his innovative ideas, all paid tribute to the lasting significance of his academic legacy.