Born in Basel, Switzerland in 1941. 1970-77 Full Professor at University Constance and 1977-2012 University Zurich. 2010-13 Distinguished Professor at University Warwick. 2012-15 Senior Professor at Zeppelin University. Since 2015 Permanent Visiting Professor at University Basel. 1990-91 Visiting Research Professor at University Chicago. Honorary Doctorates from 5 European Universities in 5 countries. Author of 30 books (economics of environment, politics, behaviour, happiness, awards and arts).
