Diane Coyle, a world leading economist and author, has been bestowed a damehood for her exceptional contributions to economic policy and practice.
In the King’s Birthday Honours List 2023, Diane Coyle has received the prestigious title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in recognition of her invaluable contributions to economic policy and practice, as well as her unwavering commitment to public service.
Since her CBE in 2018 she has consolidated this position through ground-breaking contributions to economic policy and practice and commitment to public service, including dedicated work to raise the public profile of economics.
Dame Diane was appointed Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge in 2018 and co-director of the Bennett Institute for Public Policy. A significant part of her current work focuses on moving beyond GDP, developing the Wealth Economy measurement framework, improving productivity, growing the economy, exploring the digital revolution, and addressing social inequality.
Recently she worked with the White House on the US President’s 2023 Economic Strategy, and the United Nations’ new environmental economic accounting system to put the value of nature on countries’ balance sheets.
Diane is also a Director of the Productivity Institute, a Fellow of the Office for National Statistics, an expert adviser to the National Infrastructure Commission, and Senior Independent Member of the ESRC Council.
As an award-winning author, Diane has written numerous acclaimed books that explore the relationship between economics and society. Her work, including titles such as “Cogs and Monsters: What Economics Is and What It Should Be,” (2021) and “GDP: A Brief but Affectionate History,” (2014) have garnered critical acclaim and popular recognition. She also features in and writes for the media including the BBC, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal and Nature.
Commenting on the recognition, Diane expressed her gratitude, saying: “This is an amazing honour; and any achievement on my part is thanks to the commitment of all my Bennett Institute colleagues to using insights from our research and engagement to help inform public policies. I am delighted by the recognition that academic research can make a contribution to policy discussions, especially at a time when the world is facing so many challenges.”
Diane’s inclusion in the King’s Birthday Honours List highlights her profound impact on the field of economics and society at large. Her research, intellectual leadership, and tireless dedication to advancing economic understanding have left a mark on the discipline, inspiring a new generation of economists and fostering a more informed and equitable society.
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