Stephen Resnick
Economist and academic
Born
October 24th, 1938
86 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to economic theory and education. Specialized in the fields of economic philosophy and political economy. Served as a professor at several universities, influencing generations of students. Co-authored influential textbooks on microeconomic theory and welfare economics. Engaged in debates about Marxist economics and its relevance in contemporary society.
Co-authored 'Microeconomic Theory'
Contributed to discussions on Marxist economics
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