The prestigious Economist of the Year title is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to his or her institution and to the industry as a whole for the year under consideration, especially in the economic research and/or investment strategy field.

年度最佳经济学家无疑是业内极富有吸引力的称号，授予在评估年度中对其所属的机构和整个行业（尤其是在经济研究领域）做出杰出贡献的个人。