Robert Solow
Robert Solow is an American economist and a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1987 for his contributions to the theory of economic growth. He is best known for the Solow Growth Model, which emphasizes the role of technological innovation and capital accumulation in driving economic growth. His work has significantly influenced contemporary economic thought, particularly in understanding the dynamics of productivity and long-term economic development.
Born on Aug 23, 1924 (101 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 10,186 | $89,000 | 84$ |
| Australia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,014 | $1,380,000 | 1,245$ |
| Totals | 2 | 36,347,794 | 33,200 | $1,469,000 | 1,329$ |
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Australia:
Robert Solow is a Nobel Prize winner known for his insights on productivity and technology.
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Dominican Republic:
Robert Solow explained the role of technical progress in productivity and received the Nobel Prize in 1987.
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China:
Robert Solow established a method for calculating total factor productivity growth known as the Solow residual method.
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Sweden:
Economist Robert Solow noted that we can see the computer age everywhere except in productivity statistics.
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Canada:
Nobel economics laureate Robert Solow said the 'you can see the computer age everywhere but in the productivity statistics.'
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France:
The dominant explanation for post-war growth is attributed to economist Robert Solow.
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Italy:
Robert Solow worked with Stan Fischer at MIT.
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Hungary:
Robert Solow is a Nobel laureate who contributed to the understanding of how investments stimulate economic growth.
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Italy:
Robert Solow argued in favor of integrating China into the global economy in 2000.
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Liechtenstein:
Robert Solow is mentioned as the president of a commission on technology and economic progress.
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