FamousPeopleFacts - Paul A. Volcker

Paul A. Volcker

Date of Birth: September 5, 1927 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: December 8, 2019 Biography Paul Adolph Volcker Jr. was an American economist who is widely known for his role as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve under Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.…
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Oliver E. Williamson

Date of Birth: September 27, 1932 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: May 21, 2020 Biography Oliver Eaton Williamson was an influential American economist renowned for his pioneering work in transaction cost economics and the theory of the firm. Born on September 27, 1932, in…
FamousPeopleFacts - Nouriel Roubini

Nouriel Roubini

Date of Birth: March 29, 1958 Zodiac Sign: Aries Biography Nouriel Roubini is a prominent economist known for his accurate predictions of global financial crises. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Roubini moved to Israel and later to Italy, before settling in the United States. He earned…
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Nicholas Stern

Date of Birth: April 22, 1946 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Biography Nicholas Herbert Stern, Baron Stern of Brentford, is a prominent British economist and academic known for his extensive work in the field of economics, particularly in the areas of public policy, climate change, and development…
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Date of Birth: June 13, 1954 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Biography Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a globally renowned Nigerian economist and international development expert. She was born on June 13, 1954, in Ogwashi-Ukwu, Delta State, Nigeria. She has had a distinguished career, serving twice as Nigeria’s Finance…
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Nassau William Senior

Date of Birth: September 26, 1790 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: June 4, 1864 Biography Nassau William Senior was a prominent English economist and a leading figure in the early development of classical economic theory. Born into a well-educated family, Senior excelled academically and…
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Myron Scholes

Date of Birth: July 1, 1941 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Biography Myron Scholes is a renowned Canadian-American economist, best known for his pioneering work in the field of financial economics. Born in Timmins, Ontario, Canada, Scholes has made significant contributions to the understanding of risk and…
FamousPeopleFacts - Murray Rothbard

Murray Rothbard

Date of Birth: March 2, 1926 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: January 7, 1995 Biography Murray Newton Rothbard was a notable American economist, historian, and political theorist who became one of the most influential figures in the modern libertarian movement. Born in the Bronx,…
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Muhammad Yunus

Date of Birth: June 28, 1940 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Biography Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, banker, economist, and civil society leader who is widely credited with pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. He was born in Chittagong, Bangladesh, and his innovative approach…
FamousPeopleFacts - Milton Friedman

Milton Friedman

Date of Birth: July 31, 1912 Zodiac Sign: Leo Date of Death: November 16, 2006 Biography Milton Friedman was an American economist and statistician who became one of the most influential figures in the field of economics in the 20th century. Born on July 31,…