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Journal of Economic Perspectives

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Nobel Laureate: Gary S. Becker: Ideas about Facts

  • Victor R. Fuchs
Journal of Economic Perspectives
vol. 8, no. 2, Spring 1994
(pp. 183–192)
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Abstract

Gary S. Becker's career, personality, and contributions are reviewed and commented upon. Special note is taken of his seriousness of purpose, his willingness to take chances, and his persistence in the face of criticism and hostility. Becker's exceptional influence has taken several forms: enlargement of our understanding of traditional economic subjects such as labor economics, the opening up of new fields of research such as law and economics, and the transformation of other social sciences--especially sociology.

Citation

Fuchs, Victor R. 1994. "Nobel Laureate: Gary S. Becker: Ideas about Facts." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 8 (2): 183–192. DOI: 10.1257/jep.8.2.183

JEL Classification

  • B31 History of Thought: Individuals
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