We are proud to announce that Professor Emeritus John Bound has received the 2025 Jacob Mincer Award! Awarded by the Society of Labor Economists, the Jacob Mincer Award recognizes one individual each year for “lifetime contributions to the field of labor economics.” Professor Emeritus Bound was specifically cited for his work on disability and his “great methodological diversity.”
Professor Emeritus Bound joined the Michigan Department of Economics in 1986. He has been an Elected Fellow of the Society of Labor Economists since 2006 and has also held positions in the National Bureau of Economic Research and the Institute for Social Research. At Michigan, he has served in multiple different leadership positions within the department and taught countless students.
To sum up their reasoning for this award, the committee stated: "John Bound's contributions have enriched academic discourse and provided valuable policy insights. John has been an exceptionally dedicated doctoral advisor. Many of his students have had distinguished careers in research, teaching, and public service. His research continues to shape our understanding of labor markets, education, and disability policy. He has profoundly influenced the field of labor economics with his pragmatic approach to observing, measuring, and analyzing the social factors that influence the labor market.”
