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Jacob Viner

(1892–1970) Economist

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Jacob Viner was an economist, best known for Studies in the Theory of International Trade.

Quick Facts About Jacob Viner

Born
May 3, 1892
Died
September 12, 1970
Profession
Economist
Notable works
Studies in the Theory of International Trade

About Jacob Viner

Jacob Viner was a Canadian economist and is considered with Frank Knight and Henry Simons to be one of the "inspiring" mentors of the early Chicago school of economics in the 1930s: he was one of the leading figures of the Chicago faculty. Paul Samuelson named Viner as one of the several "American saints in economics" born after 1860. He was an important figure in the field of political economy.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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