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Ragnar Nurkse

American-Estonian economist (1907-1959) · Estonia · On the map · Academics · Died at 51

Ragnar Wilhelm Nurkse was an Estonian-American economist and policy maker mainly in the fields of international finance and economic development. He is considered the pioneer of Balanced Growth Theory.

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Country
Estonia
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 1959 · aged 51