Frank Hahn
British economist, authored key economic theories
Born
April 26th, 1925
99 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to economic theory and policy. Served as a professor of economics at Cambridge University. Developed concepts related to the theory of growth and rational expectations. Published numerous influential papers and books, including 'On Economic Dynamics'. Engaged in debates about market economy and socialism.
Authored 'On Economic Dynamics'
Served as professor at Cambridge University
Contributed to theories of growth and expectations
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