Edmund S. Phelps
Nobel Prize laureate in Economic Sciences 2006
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Edmund S. Phelps, born on July 26, 1933, in Evanston, Illinois, was an American economist known for his contributions to economic theory. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2006 for his analysis of intertemporal tradeoffs in macroeconomic policy. Phelps influenced the understanding of the relationships between inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. He is also recognized for his work on innovation and economic development. Phelps passed away on May 15, 2026.
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- Who is Edmund S. Phelps?
- Edmund S. Phelps, born on July 26, 1933, in Evanston, Illinois, was an American economist known for his contributions to economic theory. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2006 for his analysis of intertemporal tradeoffs in macroeconomic policy. Phelps influenced the understanding of the relationships between inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. He is also recognized for his work on innovation and economic development. Phelps passed away on May 15, 2026.
- In what year did Edmund S. Phelps win the Nobel Prize?
- 2006 — Economic Sciences