Julian Simon
Julian Simon was an American economist known for his controversial views on population growth and resource scarcity. He famously argued against the prevailing notion of overpopulation, asserting that human innovation and ingenuity would lead to more efficient use of resources. Simon's most notable contribution was his bet with environmentalist Paul Ehrlich, where he predicted that the prices of a basket of natural resources would decline over the following decade, which they did. His work emphasized the idea that people are a valuable resource rather than a burden, influencing debates on population and environmental policy.
Born on Feb 12, 1932 (93 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,258 | $700,000 | 506$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 6,258 | $700,000 | 506$ |
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Julian Simon was a free-market economist who famously bet Paul Ehrlich that a basket of commodity prices would decline.
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