Professor Richard Cyert
Carnegie-Mellon University
President Emeritus
"Knowledge and Economic Development"

Dr. Cyert is internationally recognized for his work in economics, behavioral science, and management. He has conducted major research into the theory of the behavior of firms and organizations. During his tenure as president, Carnegie Mellon enhanced its reputation as a leading educational and research institution, especially in the fields of applied science and management. Dr. Cyert also chaired a National Academy of Science study on the impact of technological change on employment and economic growth.

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• The First Lecture, 1988, Herbert A. Simon (Nobel 1978)
• The Second Lecture, 1989, William Cooper (Von Neumann Medal 1982)
• The Third Lecture, 1990, Franco Modigliani (Nobel 1985)
• The Fourth Lecture, 1991, Richard Cyret
• The Fifth Lecture, 1992, James Tobin (Nobel 1981)
• The Sixth Lecture, 1993, Robert Solow (Nobel 1987)
• The Seventh Lecture, 1994, Kenneth Arrow (Nobel 1972)
• The Eight Lecture, 1995, Lawrence Klein (Nobel 1980)
• The Ninth Lecture, 1996, Harry M. Markowitz (Nobel 1990)
• The Tenth Lecture, 1997, Douglas C. North (Nobel 1993)
• The Eleventh Lecture, 1998, James A. Mirrlees (Nobel 1996)
• The Twelfth Lecture, 1999, Robert W. Fogel (Nobel 1993)
• The Thirteenth Lecture, 2000, Herbert A. Simon (Nobel 1977)
• The Fourteenth Lecture, 2001, Joseph Stiglitz (Nobel 2001)
• The Fifteenth Lecture, 2002, James A. Heckman (Nobel 2000)
• The Sixthteenth Lecture, 2004, Vernon L. Smith (Nobel 2002)
• The Seventeenth Lecture, 2006, Finn Kydland (Nobel 2004)