Arthur Lewis
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Lewis was employed by Princeton University and Victoria University of Manchester. His field of expertise was economics. Throughout his career, Lewis received numerous awards, including the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, and was named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[7][8][9][10]. He was also honored as a Knight Bachelor[7][8][9][10].
In addition to these prestigious titles, Lewis received several honorary doctorates, including an honorary doctorate from the University of Dakar, an honorary doctorate from the Paul Cézanne University, and another honorary doctorate[7][8][9][10]. These honors reflect his significant contributions to the field of economics.
Arthur Lewis
Summary
Arthur Lewis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Castries[2]. He was born on +1915-01-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Bridgetown[4]. He died on +1991-06-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an economist[6], university teacher[7], and researcher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Castries[2], Arthur Lewis…
- Arthur Lewis died in Bridgetown[4].
- Arthur Lewis was born on +1915-01-23T00:00:00Z[3].
- Arthur Lewis died on +1991-06-15T00:00:00Z[5].
- Arthur Lewis held citizenship in Saint Lucia[10].
- Arthur Lewis held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
- Arthur Lewis worked as an economist[6].
- Arthur Lewis worked as a university teacher[7].
- Arthur Lewis's professions included researcher[8].
- Arthur Lewis's field of work was economics[12].
- Arthur Lewis was employed by Princeton University[13].
- Arthur Lewis was employed by Victoria University of Manchester[14].
- Arthur Lewis was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[15].
- Arthur Lewis's doctoral advisor was Arnold Plant[16].
- Arthur Lewis received the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel[17].
- Arthur Lewis received the Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[18].
- Arthur Lewis received the Knight Bachelor[19].
- Arthur Lewis received the honorary doctor of the University of Dakar[20].
- Arthur Lewis received the honorary doctor of the Paul Cézanne University[21].
- Arthur Lewis received the honorary doctorate[22].
- Arthur Lewis was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
- Arthur Lewis was a member of The World Academy of Sciences[24].
- Arthur Lewis was a member of American Philosophical Society[25].
- Arthur Lewis's image is recorded as Arthur Lewis (1915-1991).jpg[26].
- Arthur Lewis is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Castries[2], Arthur Lewis… he was born on +1915-01-23T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Arthur Lewis's education included a stint at London School of Economics and Political Science[15]. His doctoral advisor was Arnold Plant[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include economist[6], university teacher[7], and researcher[8]. Arthur Lewis's field of work was economics[12]. Employers include Princeton University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31] and Victoria University of Manchester[14], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1851[34], headquartered in Manchester[35].
Recognition
Awards received include Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel[17], an economics award[36], in Sweden[37]; Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[18]; Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1300[40]; honorary doctor of the University of Dakar[20], an award[41], in France[42]; honorary doctor of the Paul Cézanne University[21], an award[43], in France[44]; and honorary doctorate[22], a title of honor[45].
Death and Burial
Arthur Lewis died on +1991-06-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Bridgetown[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Arthur Lewis include Lewis turning point[46], a concept[47].
Why It Matters
Arthur Lewis ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He is credited with the discovery of dual-sector model[50], an economic model[51]. Entities named for him include Lewis turning point[46], a concept[47].
FAQs
Where was Arthur Lewis born?
Arthur Lewis's place of birth was Castries[2].
Where did Arthur Lewis die?
Arthur Lewis died in Bridgetown[4].
What did Arthur Lewis do for work?
Arthur Lewis worked as economist[6], university teacher[7], and researcher[8].
Where did Arthur Lewis go to school?
Arthur Lewis was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[15].
What awards did Arthur Lewis receive?
Honors received include Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel[17], Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[18], Knight Bachelor[19], and honorary doctor of the University of Dakar[20].
What did Arthur Lewis discover?
Arthur Lewis is credited as discoverer of dual-sector model[50].