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Robert B. Wilson

Nobel Prize laureate in Economic Sciences 2020
Economic Sciences 2020
Born : 1937-05-16 — Geneva, NE, USA
“for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats”
Economic Sciences · 2020
Robert B. Wilson, born on May 16, 1937, in Geneva, Nebraska, is an American economist known for his contributions to auction theory. In 2020, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats. His work has significantly impacted how auctions are designed and implemented across various markets.
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Robert B. Wilson, born on May 16, 1937, in Geneva, Nebraska, is an American economist known for his contributions to auction theory. In 2020, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats. His work has significantly impacted how auctions are designed and implemented across various markets.
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2020 — Economic Sciences
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