Richard Stone
Economist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
August 30th, 1913
111 years ago
Died
December 6th, 1991
33 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributions to national accounting and economic statistics defined the field of economic measurement. Developed the system of national accounts that provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing economic activity. Served as a professor of economics at the University of Cambridge. Received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1984 for his work in quantitative economic and statistical methods.
Developed the system of national accounts
Received the Nobel Prize in 1984
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