Gunnar Myrdal
Gunnar Myrdal (1898-1987) was a notable Swedish economist, sociologist, and politician, best known for his work in economic theory and social policy. He received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1974 for his theoretical and methodological contributions to the field of economics, particularly regarding the interplay of economic and social factors. Alongside his wife, Alva Myrdal, he played a crucial role in shaping Sweden's welfare state through their influential writings, including 'Crisis in the Population Question,' which laid the groundwork for various welfare reforms.
Born on Dec 06, 1898 (126 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 62,523 | $280,000 | 79$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,090 | $530,000 | 215$ |
| Totals | 2 | 230,991,596 | 66,613 | $810,000 | 294$ |
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Sweden:
Gunnar Myrdal is noted for his significant contributions as a bureaucrat, particularly in the context of the United Nations.
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Pakistan:
The concept of a 'soft state' was coined by Swedish economist and sociologist, Gunnar Myrdal.
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Indonesia:
Gunnar Myrdal is a Nobel Prize-winning economist who emphasized the social-political aspects of economic theory.
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Sweden:
Gunnar Myrdal was a prominent economist and served as Sweden's Minister for Trade, recognized for his contributions to economic science.
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