The pursuit of the Common Good
Born from Jean-Jacques Laffont’s pioneering vision in the 1980s, the Toulouse School of Economics (TSE) has grown into a world-class center for research in the economic and social sciences, a reputation further enhanced by Jean Tirole’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2014.
Consistently ranked among the world’s top economics departments—third in Europe and first in France—TSE has built its international standing on scientific excellence and rigorous quantitative methods. Its distinctive multidisciplinary approach enables researchers to address some of the most pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges facing contemporary societies.
Its mission is to produce and disseminate the highest-quality scientific research to help guide public and private decision-making in the service of the common good.
Harnessing Science for the Common Good
TSE’s scientific mission extends far beyond academia. Through more than four decades of close collaboration with businesses, public institutions, and policymakers across a wide range of sectors, its researchers turn scientific excellence into practical solutions, helping to address the economic, social, and environmental challenges facing society today and in the future.
In particular, I would like to encourage our researchers to cross the boundaries between disciplines and departments at TSE to create scientific value by deepening the interactions among them.
Research: Key figures
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French institution ranked and third in Continental Europe for ERC grants in economics.
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Department of economics in the RePEc global ranking.
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Awards and Honors received by our faculty members in 2025.
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Faculty members, including one Nobel Laureate, Jean Tirole in 2014.
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Articles published in 2025.
I spent nearly four months as a visiting researcher at TSE during my sabbatical, and it was a truly outstanding experience.
The academic environment is exceptionally stimulating, while the atmosphere throughout the institution is warm, welcoming, and collegial. I left convinced that TSE is one of the leading research centers in France. My colleagues from across Europe were delighted to visit me there, and my research progressed tremendously during my stay.
Teaching a course at TSE also gave me a very positive impression of the students, whose engagement and intellectual curiosity were remarkable. Finally, my family thoroughly enjoyed our time in Toulouse—a vibrant, beautiful city with a rich culture and endless opportunities for discovery.
Research Partnerships at TSE
Discover TSE’s unique and internationally recognized expertise in developing research partnerships with companies, public institutions, and organizations, creating value for all stakeholders and contributing to the common good.
Collaborative research activities are structured around seven thematic centers, which aim to:
- Bring together and promote TSE's scientific expertise in a specific field
- Contribute to informed public debate by mobilizing TSE's research
- Strengthen relationships with partners and decision-makers
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