Leonid Hurwicz, born into a Polish-Jewish family in 1917, emerged as a towering figure in the science  of economics, leaving an indelible mark on the field. As a distinguished theorist, he pioneered  frameworks and concepts that remain foundational in Economics, including Mechanism Design Theory,  Incentive Compatibility, and Game Theory. His seminal work earned him the Nobel Prize in Economics  in 2007, recognising his profound contributions to the field. Hurwicz’s journey from refugee to esteemed  scholar exemplifies resilience and determination, overcoming adversity to become a visionary whose  influence resonates across the fields of Economics, Social Sciences, and Political Science.