E. F. Schumacher
Economist and statistician; wrote 'Small Is Beautiful'
An economist and statistician, contributed to development economics and sustainability. Advocated for appropriate technology and emphasized the importance of small-scale and decentralized practices. Founded the Intermediate Technology Development Group to promote such technologies in developing countries. Wrote 'Small Is Beautiful: A Study of Economics as if People Mattered', which critiqued conventional economic thought and promoted human-scale technologies. Influenced a generation of thinkers and practitioners in development economics and environmentalism.
Authored 'Small Is Beautiful'
Founded the Intermediate Technology Development Group
Promoted appropriate technology in developing countries
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August 16th, 1934 91 years ago
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Baritone singer and song performer
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August 16th, 1915 110 years ago
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Biochemist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
August 16th, 1904 121 years ago
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American actor, writer, director
Born
August 16th, 1930 95 years ago
Died
March 24th, 2010 15 years ago — 79 years old
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August 16th, 1928 97 years ago
Died
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Born
August 16th, 1928 97 years ago
Died
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Spanish bishop and crusade theorist
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September 4th, 1332 693 years ago — None years old
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English cricketer and test player
Born
July 25th, 1908 117 years ago
Died
September 4th, 1987 38 years ago — 79 years old
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June 24th, 1917 108 years ago
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1558 468 years ago
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