Jacob Viner
Economist, author of 'The Customs Union Issue'
Born
Died
1970
56 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Canada
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Born in 1892, an economist and academic specialized in trade theory and public finance. Contributed to economic discussions surrounding tariffs and trade policies. Served as a professor at the University of Chicago and published several influential texts. Helped to shape economic policy and theory, particularly in customs unions and trade agreements. Involved with the National Bureau of Economic Research and contributed to significant academic discourse in the field of economics.
Authored 'The Customs Union Issue'
Worked at the University of Chicago
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