Istvan Boza, who graduated with his PhD in 2022 from CEU’s Department of Economics and Business, has received the Junior Prima Award for his work on wage inequality. The recognition, which comes with a prize in the amount of 5,208 euros, is given to early career researchers who contribute significantly to the development of Hungarian science with outstanding scientific work, international results and educational activities.
Boza’s work on wage inequality included comparative studies with a large team of international co-authors resulting in high-impact publications. The research used administrative data and built upon the findings in Boza’s PhD dissertation, which was advised by CEU Professor Andrea Weber.
“This recognition is undoubtedly a tremendous honor. It also comes with a sense of responsibility. I see it as a challenge to continue working hard,” said Boza. “CEU has, without a doubt, provided me with the essential tools of my trade. The state-of-the-art education I received, particularly in econometrics and applied microeconomics, has prepared me to fare well in a globally competitive environment. The mindset fostered by the faculty significantly contributed to my success.”