Vernon L. Smith
Economist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born
January 1st, 1927
98 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An American economist, contributions included pioneering research in experimental economics. Played a significant role in establishing experimental methods to understand market mechanisms. Served as a professor at several universities, including George Mason University. Research focused on how human behavior interacts with economic theory, leading to insights in market design and public policy.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2002
Contributed to the development of experimental economics
Served as a professor at George Mason University
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