When was Fritz Machlup born?

Fritz Machlup was born on 15 December 1902 in Wiener Neustadt.

What positions has Fritz Machlup held?

Positions held by Fritz Machlup include: president.

Where did Fritz Machlup study?

Fritz Machlup was educated at University of Vienna.

Fritz Machlup

Austrian economist (1902–1983)

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Fritz Machlup was an Austrian-American economist known for his work in information economics. He was President of the International Economic Association from 1971 to 1974. He was one of the first economists to examine knowledge as an economic resource, and is credited with popularising the concept of the information society.

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Born: 15 December 1902 wd
Place of birth: Wiener Neustadt wd
Died: 30 January 1983 wd
Place of death: Princeton wd
Citizenship: United States, Austria wd
Occupation: economist, university teacher wd
Education: University of Vienna wd

Positions held wd

president

Awards wd

Grand Officer of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
Bernhard Harms Prize (1974)
Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association

Questions

When was Fritz Machlup born?: Fritz Machlup was born on 15 December 1902 in Wiener Neustadt.
What positions has Fritz Machlup held?: Positions held by Fritz Machlup include: president.
Where did Fritz Machlup study?: Fritz Machlup was educated at University of Vienna.

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