Stephen Resnick

Economist and academic

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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