Robert Fogel

Economist and Nobel Prize laureate

Robert Fogel - Economist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

July 1st, 1926
98 years ago

Died

June 11th, 2013
11 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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Contributed to the field of economics with groundbreaking research on the economic impact of railroads in America. Focused on the relationship between economic growth and quality of life improvements. Served as a professor at the University of Chicago, influencing economic thought and policy. Awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1993 for contributions to the new economic history and cliometrics.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1993

Pioneered research on American railroads' economic impact

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