Pablo Fajgelbaum receives the inaugural Amartya Sen Economics Prize

On Friday, November 13, 2026, Pablo Fajgelbaum (UCLA) received the inaugural Amartya Sen Economics Prize during the LACEA-LAMES 2026 Annual Meeting in Lima. LACEA President Laura Alfaro presented him with the medal.

Following the award ceremony, Fajgelbaum delivered the Amartya Sen Lecture, “Strategic Trade Infrastructure: Understanding China’s Belt and Road Initiative.” Watch the full presentation below.