Anthony Shorrocks
Economist and author, renowned for research
Born
October 30th, 1946
78 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English economist and academic, contributed significantly to the fields of wealth and income distribution. Authored the influential book 'The Standard of Living in Britain 1860-2000' which analyzed living standards in the UK over a lengthy period. Served as a professor at a prominent university, focusing on economic inequality and poverty. Conducted extensive research on the wealth distribution and developed methodologies widely used in studies of economic disparities. Actively engaged in discussions and policy recommendations to address economic issues.
Authored 'The Standard of Living in Britain 1860-2000'
Developed methodologies for wealth distribution analysis
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