Frank Hahn

British economist, authored key economic theories

Frank Hahn - British economist, authored key economic theories
Born

April 26th, 1925
100 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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