Merton Miller

Economist, Nobel Prize laureate

Merton Miller - Economist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born

May 16th, 1923
101 years ago

Died

2000
25 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An economist and academic contributed significantly to the field of finance and economics. Developed the capital asset pricing model alongside other crucial theories. Received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1990 for contributions to the understanding of financial markets and derivatives. Had a long academic career, including teaching at the University of Chicago, influencing generations of economists and practitioners in financial theory.

Won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1990

Developed the capital asset pricing model

Contributed to the understanding of financial markets

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