Katalin Szabó
1944–2017 (age 73)
Biography
Katalin Szabó shaped economic thought through careful analysis and a passion for equitable policy, always seeking to understand how fiscal decisions touched everyday lives. Her work stood as a steady reminder that numbers tell the story of people and communities as much as they do markets.
Colleagues remember Katalin for her warmth in mentoring young economists and for the calm conviction she brought to every discussion, leaving behind a legacy of clarity and compassion.