James Meade

Economist, Nobel Prize laureate

James Meade - Economist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born

June 23rd, 1907
118 years ago

Died

December 22nd, 1995
29 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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An influential economist and academic, contributed to welfare economics and international trade theories. Recognized for work on the relationship between income distribution and economic efficiency. Played a significant role in the development of contemporary economic theory. Served as a professor at the London School of Economics, where significant theories on social welfare and macroeconomic issues emerged. Received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1977 for contributions to economic theory, particularly regarding the relationship between market structure and market behavior.

Received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1977

Contributed to theories of welfare economics

Published influential works on economic policy

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