Deaths - MIchel Aglietta (1964)

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Michel Aglietta, our illustrious comrade and professor, on April 24, 2025 at the age of 87.

Michel Aglietta, born in Chambéry in 1938, left an indelible mark on the world of economics and research. A Polytechnicien and INSEE administrator, he wrote his thesis under the supervision of Raymond Barre, which led to the publication of his seminal work "Régulation et crises du capitalisme" in 1976. This work made a decisive contribution to the emergence of regulation theory (see Wikipedia article), of which he became one of the leading exponents.

Throughout his career, Michel Aglietta has demonstrated great curiosity and open-mindedness, exploring many areas of economics and political economy. In particular, he has devoted his research to monetary theory, financial market analysis and international economic governance. His work has shed light on the mechanisms behind speculative bubbles and the systemic risks inherent in deregulated financial markets.

Michel Aglietta was also a pioneer in the study of interactions between economic growth and environmental challenges. He has insisted on the need to overhaul economic institutions to direct investment flows towards energy and ecological transition.

Professor emeritus at Nanterre University, Michel Aglietta spent most of his academic career at this institution, where he inspired many generations of students. He was also a member of the Conseil d'analyse économique and the Haut conseil des finances publiques, and was made a knight of the Légion d'honneur in 2016.

His death leaves a huge void not only within the scientific community, but also among his colleagues and friends.

We will remember Michel Aglietta as a great man, who forced us to think and to surpass ourselves. He was a model of intellectual rigor, courtesy and humility, who inspired many economists and researchers.

We offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends. His work will survive him, and continue to inspire us in our own research and reflection.