Paul Samuelson's Legacy
Posted: 1 Sep 2012
Date Written: July 2012
Abstract
Paul Samuelson is probably the most important economist of the second half of the twentieth century. His research publications; his introductory textbook; his articles on topical questions of economic policy; and his interactions with numerous students, colleagues, policy makers, and the wider public have all contributed to fundamental changes in economics as a science and as a profession. This article attempts to give a brief overview of his career spanning eight decades and to recapitulate and celebrate his legacy.
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Avinash K. Dixit (Contact Author)
Princeton University - Department of Economics ( email )
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