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Frank Knight

American economist (1885-1972) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 86

Frank Hyneman Knight was an American economist who spent most of his career at the University of Chicago, where he became one of the founders of the Chicago School.

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1972Died15 April 19721961Golden Plate AwardAward1957Francis A. Walker MedalAward1930Guggenheim FellowshipAward1885Born7 November 1885

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Awards

Golden Plate Award1961
Francis A. Walker Medal1957
Guggenheim Fellowship1930

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1972 · aged 86