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Oliver Hart

Nobel Prize laureate in Economic Sciences 2016
Oliver Hart — Nobel Prize
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Economic Sciences 2016
Born : 1948-10-09 — London, United Kingdom
“for their contributions to contract theory”
Economic Sciences · 2016
Oliver Hart, born on October 9, 1948, in London, United Kingdom, is a British economist known for his work on contract theory. In 2016, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his significant contributions to this field. His research has influenced the understanding and application of contracts in various economic contexts. Hart is also a professor at Harvard University, where he continues to teach and conduct research.

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Who is Oliver Hart?
Oliver Hart, born on October 9, 1948, in London, United Kingdom, is a British economist known for his work on contract theory. In 2016, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his significant contributions to this field. His research has influenced the understanding and application of contracts in various economic contexts. Hart is also a professor at Harvard University, where he continues to teach and conduct research.
In what year did Oliver Hart win the Nobel Prize?
2016 — Economic Sciences
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