Celebrating Excellence: Honorary Doctorate for Prof. Shoshana Grossbard
Honoring a Visionary: The Economics of Love and Households
The University of Zaragoza proudly awards the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Professor Shoshana Grossbard, recognizing her revolutionary contributions to economic thought.
Grossbard’s work challenges traditional economic perspectives by demonstrating that households operate as intricate labor markets where time, resources, and decision-making are strategically allocated. Her concept of Work-In-Household (WiHo) highlights the implicit contracts between partners, shedding light on economic relationships that shape societies worldwide.
This honorary doctorate celebrates not just her academic achievements but also her ability to connect economic research with real-life social structures, inspiring new generations of scholars.
Shoshana Grossbard: A Trailblazer in Household Economics
Shoshana Grossbard is a pioneering economist whose work has reshaped our understanding of household decision-making, marriage markets, and labor economics. As Professor Emerita at San Diego State University and founder of the Review of Economics of the Household, she has dedicated her career to uncovering the hidden economic forces within families. Her research has influenced policies, gender studies, and economic theory, making her a leading voice in the field.
