Tjalling Koopmans
Economist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born
August 28th, 1910
115 years ago
Died
February 26th, 1985
40 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A Dutch-American economist and mathematician, contributions centered around operations research and economic theory. Played a significant role in developing the theory of optimal economic organization, particularly in decentralized economies. Work laid the foundation for the field of mathematical economics. Received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1975 for contributions to the economic theory that highlights the allocation of resources in a decentralized context. Also served as a professor at Yale University, influencing the next generation of economists.
Awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1975
Contributed to the development of operations research
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