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1934
Present

William F. Sharpe

June 16, 1934
Economist

Explore the timeline of William F. Sharpe, Nobel Laureate and renowned economist known for his contributions to financial economics. This timeline highlights key milestones in his career, including the development of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), his Nobel Prize award, and other significant events that shaped his legacy in the field of finance.

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Business
1951
Present

Alvin E. Roth

December 18, 1951
Economist

Explore the timeline of Alvin E. Roth, an esteemed economist and Nobel laureate. Discover his key milestones, contributions to market design and game theory, and career achievements spanning decades of impactful research and teaching.

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Business
1953
Present

Paul Krugman

February 28, 1953
Economist

Explore the significant milestones and achievements in the life of Paul Krugman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist known for his influential work in international economics, trade theory, and economic geography. From his early education to his significant contributions to economics and his role as a public intellectual, discover the key events that shaped his illustrious career.

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Business
1924
Present

Robert Solow

August 23, 1924
Economist

Explore the timeline of Robert Solow, renowned American economist known for his work on the theory of economic growth, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1987. Delve into the significant milestones in his life, from his early years, academic contributions, and impactful theories that have shaped modern economic thought.

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Business
1910
2013

Ronald Coase

December 29, 1910
Economist

Explore the significant milestones in the life of Ronald Coase, a prominent economist known for his pioneering work in law and economics. Discover his influential theories, academic achievements, and enduring legacy in economic thought.

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Business
1940
Present

George Akerlof

June 17, 1940
Economist

Explore the timeline of George Akerlof, an influential American economist and Nobel Laureate. Follow his journey from his early life and education to his groundbreaking work on asymmetric information and contributions to behavioral economics. Learn about his academic achievements, notable publications, and collaboration with fellow economists, including his Nobel-winning work with Michael Spence and Joseph Stiglitz.

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Business
1915
1991

W. Arthur Lewis

January 23, 1915
Economist

Explore the significant milestones in the life and career of W. Arthur Lewis, a pioneering economist and the first black person to receive a Nobel Prize in economics. From his early education in Saint Lucia to his groundbreaking work on economic development and dual-sector models, discover the timeline of achievements and contributions that marked Lewis's journey.

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Business
1960
Present

James A. Robinson

February 15, 1960
Economist

Explore the comprehensive timeline of James A. Robinson, a prominent economist and political scientist known for his influential work on the interplay of political and economic systems. Discover key milestones in his academic career, major publications, and contributions to the field of political economy.

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Business
1933
Present

Edmund Phelps

July 26, 1933
Economist

Explore the timeline of Edmund Phelps, a renowned American economist known for his significant contributions to the field of macroeconomics, including his work on the natural rate of unemployment and expectations-driven business cycles. This timeline highlights key moments and achievements in his distinguished career, from his influential academic work and awards to his impact on economic policy and theory.

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Business
1899
Present

Bertil Ohlin

April 23, 1899
Economist

Explore the key milestones in the life and career of Bertil Ohlin, an influential Swedish economist and politician, known for his groundbreaking contributions to international trade theory, including the Heckscher-Ohlin model, and for serving as leader of the Liberal People's Party and a member of the Swedish Parliament. Follow his journey from his early academic achievements to receiving the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1977.

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Business
1913
1991

Richard Stone

August 30, 1913
Economist

Explore the significant events and contributions in the life of Richard Stone, a renowned British economist known for his pivotal work in the field of national income accounting and his influence on modern economics.

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Business
1953
Present

Douglas Diamond

October 25, 1953
Economist

Explore the significant milestones and achievements in the life and career of Douglas Diamond, renowned economist, banking expert, and recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Dive into his influential research on financial intermediation, liquidity risks, and bank runs, and understand his impact on modern economic theories and practices.

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Business
1961
Present

Abhijit Banerjee

February 21, 1961
Economist

Explore the timeline of Abhijit Banerjee, an influential economist and Nobel Prize winner. Learn about his early life, academic contributions, and groundbreaking work in poverty alleviation research.

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Business
1920
Present

Douglass North

November 5, 1920
Economist

Explore the timeline of Douglass North, an influential American economist known for his work in economic history and institutional economics. This timeline covers key events and milestones in his life, including his academic achievements, major publications, and the impact of his work on economic theory.

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Business
1932
Present

Oliver E. Williamson

September 27, 1932
Economist

Explore the timeline of Oliver E. Williamson, an influential American economist known for his groundbreaking work in transaction cost economics and organizational studies. Delve into the key milestones of his life, including his academic achievements, contributions to economics, and his recognition with the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2009.

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Business
1923
2000

Merton Miller

May 16, 1923
Economist

Explore the significant events and achievements in the life of Merton Miller, a distinguished economist known for his contributions to corporate finance and the Modigliani-Miller theorem. This timeline highlights Merton Miller's academic journey, major publications, and his impactful role in the field of economics, including being awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.

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Business
1933
Present

Amartya Sen

November 3, 1933
Economist

Explore the timeline of Amartya Sen, the renowned economist and philosopher. Discover the key events and achievements in his life, from his early education and influential contributions to economics, to his recognition with the Nobel Prize and continued impact on social welfare and economic theory.

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Business
1939
Present

Eugene Fama

February 14, 1939
Economist

Explore the key events in the life and career of Eugene Fama, a pioneering American economist known for his groundbreaking work on efficient market hypothesis and asset pricing. Discover his major contributions, awards, and the lasting impact of his research on financial economics.

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Business
1918
2002

James Tobin

March 5, 1918
Economist

Explore the comprehensive timeline of James Tobin, the influential American economist known for his work on monetary policy and his contributions to economic theory. From his early life, education, and groundbreaking research, to his receipt of the Nobel Prize in Economics, this timeline highlights the significant milestones and achievements in Tobin's illustrious career.

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Business
1940
Present

Edward C. Prescott

December 26, 1940
Economist

Explore the timeline of Edward C. Prescott, an influential economist renowned for his work in macroeconomics and co-recipient of the 2004 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Discover key milestones in his career, groundbreaking research on time consistency and business cycles, and his lasting impact on economic theory.

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Business
1940
Present

Peter Diamond

April 29, 1940
Economist

Explore the timeline of Peter Diamond, the distinguished economist and Nobel laureate. Delve into his life, achievements, and contributions to economic theory, reflecting on the key milestones that shaped his career and impact on the field.

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Business
1877
Present

Louis Renault

February 12, 1877
Automobile Manufacturer

Explore the comprehensive timeline of Louis Renault, the pioneering French industrialist and founder of Renault automobiles. Discover significant milestones in his life, from his early innovations in automotive engineering to his influential role in the automotive industry, along with the controversies and challenges he faced.

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Business
1914
1996

William Vickrey

June 21, 1914
Economist

Explore the timeline of William Vickrey, the renowned economist awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Learn about his pioneering contributions to auction theory and public economics, and trace the key milestones in his academic and professional life.

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Business
1907
Present

James Meade

June 23, 1907
Economist

Explore the significant milestones in the life and career of James Meade, the acclaimed British economist. From his early education and influential economic theories to receiving the Nobel Prize in Economics, delve into the key events that shaped his contributions to the field of economics.

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