Background
Frey, René L. was born on March 9, 1939 in Basel, Switzerland. Son of Leo and Julia (Bach) Frey.
Frey, René L. was born on March 9, 1939 in Basel, Switzerland. Son of Leo and Julia (Bach) Frey.
Research director, Gesellschaft für Bauforschung, Zurich, Switzerland, 1964-1966; assistant professor economics, U. Basel, 1966-1970; professor, U. Basel, since 1970; rector, U. Basel, 1996-1998. Consultant in field.
Member Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Statistik und Volkswirtschaft(president 1990-1993), American Economics Association, Verein für Socialpolitik, List Gesellschaft.
Married Verena Schnurrenberger, May 7, 1965. Children: Claudia, Isabel, Miriam.