Lawrence Klein

Economist and Nobel Prize laureate

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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