Fritz Machlup
Austrian economist (1902-1983) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 80
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.
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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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Academics
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Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1983 · aged 80
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