Remembering Robert M. Solow: The Nobel-winning Economist Who Shaped Economic Theory
TL;DR Summary
Robert M. Solow, the groundbreaking economist and Nobel laureate, has passed away at the age of 99. Solow's influential work emphasized that technological advancements, rather than increases in capital and labor, were the primary drivers of economic growth. He taught at MIT and played a significant role in shaping economic analysis and policymaking. Solow's research and mentorship also helped launch the careers of several future Nobel laureates. He received numerous accolades, including the John Bates Clark Medal, the National Medal of Science, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- Robert M. Solow, Groundbreaking Economist and Nobelist, Dies at 99 The New York Times
- Robert Solow, Nobel Prize Winner in Economics, Dies at 99 Bloomberg
- Robert Solow, Nobel-winning economist who studied tech, dies at 99 The Washington Post
- Robert M. Solow, celebrated MIT economist The Boston Globe
- Sustainability: An Economists Perspective – Economist Writing Every Day Economist Writing Every Day
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
0
Time Saved
1 min
vs 2 min read
Condensed
77%
384 → 88 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on The New York Times