Lawrence Klein
Economist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
September 14th, 1920
104 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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This individual contributed significantly to the field of economics, focusing on economic forecasting and the development of econometric models. Pioneer in the use of computer models for economic analysis and forecasting, played a crucial role in the growth of econometrics as a discipline. Served as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and was instrumental in many economic projects, including advising various government agencies on economic issues. Received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1980 for the creation of models and methods for the analysis of economic time series.
Received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1980
Developed influential econometric models
Advised the US government on economic policy
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