Paul Samuelson

Economist and Nobel Prize laureate

Paul Samuelson - Thinkers & Philosophers born May 15th, 1915
Born
Died

2009
17 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

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United States

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An American economist and academic, contributed significantly to economic theory and analysis. Developed the neoclassical synthesis, integrating key ideas from various schools of economic thought. Authored the influential textbook "Economics," which became a standard in the field for decades. Awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1970 for his contributions to the development of modern economic theory.

Authored the textbook 'Economics'

Won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1970

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