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Richard R. Nelson
American professor of economics · United States · On the map · Academics · Lived 1930 to 2025 · aged 94
Richard R. Nelson was an American economist and academic who was professor of economics at Columbia University. He was one of the leading figures in the revival of evolutionary economics thanks to his seminal book An Evolutionary Theory of Economic Change (1982) written jointly with Sidney G. Winter.
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He was also known for his work on industry, economic growth, the theory of the firm, and technical change. The book he edited, National innovation systems: A comparative analysis (1996) is one of the most influential in innovation studies. Nelson died on January 28, 2025, at the age of 94.
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Samuel BowlesBoth received Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought
Nancy FolbreBoth received Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought
James K. GalbraithBoth received Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought
Alice AmsdenBoth received Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought
Bina AgarwalBoth received Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought
Jomo Kwame SundaramBoth received Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought