Samuelson on Harry, the full achiever.

Part of a special issue in commemoration of Harry G. Johnson, 1923–1977, one of the most influential economists of the 20th century. The writer discusses what drove Johnson to be such a high achiever. He suggests that ambition is one factor, and proposes that Johnson's restless physiology and slee...

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Published in:American Journal of Economics & Sociology Vol. 60; pp. 601 - 607
Main Author: Samuelson, Paul Anthony
Format: Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell July 2001
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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Summary:Part of a special issue in commemoration of Harry G. Johnson, 1923–1977, one of the most influential economists of the 20th century. The writer discusses what drove Johnson to be such a high achiever. He suggests that ambition is one factor, and proposes that Johnson's restless physiology and sleep habits may have been contributing elements.