Among the current discussions, the impact of new and sophisticated methods in the study of the past occupies an important place. The new 'scientific' or 'cliometric' history-born of the marriage contracted between historical problems and advanced statistical analysis, with economic… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
I was born in New York City in 1926, four years after my parents and my brother migrated to the United States from the… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
No individual has done more to help me pursue a career in science than my wife of forty-five years. I met Enid Cassandra Morgan… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
In 1890, nearly everyone died on the job, and if they lived long enough not to die on the job, the average age of… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
In most, if not quite all, parts of the world, the size, shape and longevity of the human body have changed more substantially, and… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
The rate of technological and human physiological change in the 20th century has been remarkable. Beyond that, a synergy between the improved technology and… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
Among the current discussions, the impact of new and sophisticated methods in the study of the past occupies an important place. The new 'scientific'… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
The first, and overarching, count in the new indictment is that slavery permitted one group of people to exercise unrestrained personal domination over another… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
Centuries ago it may have been difficult for pregnant women and their children to get proper nourishment, probably leading to smaller - and therefore… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
The president has very little effect on the economy. If you want to put blame or credit, the main person who influences the business… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
As we get rich, the basics of life - food, clothing and shelter - become a very small part of total expenditure. And people… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
Remember, what does 'retirement' mean? It doesn't mean that you're a couch potato. Leisure is not the same thing as rest. If you're bicycling… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
