Ragnar Frisch
Economist, Nobel Prize winner
Born
March 3rd, 1895
130 years ago
Died
January 31st, 1973
52 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Norway
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An economist and academic, contributed to the field of econometrics, which combines economic theory with statistical methods. Played a key role in the development of modern economic analysis. As a co-recipient of the first Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1969, enriched the understanding of economics through innovative methodologies. Also served as the first president of the Econometric Society and was instrumental in establishing the field as a formal discipline in economics.
Co-recipient of the first Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1969
Pioneered econometrics
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