Andreu Mas-Colell
Economist and academic leader in Spain
Born
June 29th, 1944
81 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Spain
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An influential economist and academic, significant contributions made in the field of economic theory and mathematics. Served as a professor at various institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Barcelona. Played a vital role in developing economic policies in Catalonia and served as the Minister of Economy and Knowledge for the Catalan government. Involved in European research initiatives and contributed to various academic journals.
Served as Minister of Economy and Knowledge in Catalonia
Authored key texts on game theory and economic models
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