A 'GIANT OF RECORD.'.

The author reflects on the impact of economist Paul Samuelson on the field of economics. According to the author, his connection to Samuelson begins with his selection of graduate schools. He discusses Samuelson's preeminence among American economists. He states that when he is questioned about feat...

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Publicado en:American Economist Vol. 51; no. 2; pp. 25 - 33
Autor principal: Perlman, Mark
Formato: Editorial
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Fall2007
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Sumario:The author reflects on the impact of economist Paul Samuelson on the field of economics. According to the author, his connection to Samuelson begins with his selection of graduate schools. He discusses Samuelson's preeminence among American economists. He states that when he is questioned about featuring Samuelson so often, he recalls replying that his articles generally exceeded his standards for analytical originality, as well as for offering every reader some parts that he could readily appreciate.