List of Famous people born on January 1st

Jacques H. Drèze is a Belgian economist noted for his contributions to economic theory, econometrics, and economic policy as well as for his leadership in the economics profession. Drèze was the first President of the European Economic Association in 1986 and was the President of the Econometric Society in 1970.

Enda Walsh is an Irish playwright.

Nayla Hayek is a Swiss heiress, businesswoman and horse breeding expert. She is the Chair of the Board of Directors of The Swatch Group and CEO of its subsidiary, the famed luxury jeweler Harry Winston, Inc.

Stefania Bonfadelli is an Italian operatic soprano.

Neil Wallace is an American economist and professor at Pennsylvania State University. Wallace is considered one of the main proponents of new classical macroeconomics.

Jaideep Sahni is an Indian screenwriter, songwriter and creative producer, who wrote the screenplays for films like Chak De! India, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Company, Bunty Aur Babli and Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year.