Tony Atkinson
Economist and inequality researcher
Born
September 4th, 1944
80 years ago
Died
January 1st, 2017
8 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Accomplished economist specialized in income distribution and poverty. Played a significant role in public policy through various influential studies. Served as the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, providing critical analysis on taxation and social welfare. Worked on the formulation of income and wealth inequality measures that informed government policies. Contributed to academic literature extensively, influencing both economic thought and public discourse.
Published 'Inequality: What Can Be Done?'
Served as Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies
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