Paul Collier is a renowned British economist known for his research on African economies and developing countries. As Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for African Economies at the University of Oxford, he has made significant contributions in this field. Collier has received several awards for his work, including the A.SK Social Science Award from the Social Science Research Center Berlin and the German Business Book Prize for his work “Social Capitalism!”. He is also the author of books such as “Exodus: Why we need to re-regulate immigration”, in which he examines the economic and social impact of migration. Collier advocates selective immigration from developing countries and emphasizes the importance of trust for successful cooperation in societies.