Bertil Ohlin

Swedish economist and politician (1899-1979)
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Bertil Ohlin
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Bertil Ohlin

Summary

Bertil Ohlin is a human[1]. He was born in Parish of Klippan[2]. He was born on +1899-04-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Parish of Undersåker[4]. He died on +1979-08-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an economist[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Parish of Klippan[2], Bertil Ohlin…
  • Bertil Ohlin died in Parish of Undersåker[4].
  • Bertil Ohlin passed away in Vålådalens Fjällstation[10].
  • Bertil Ohlin was born on +1899-04-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Bertil Ohlin died on +1979-08-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Q252312[11].
  • Bertil Ohlin's father was Elis Ohlin[12].
  • Bertil Ohlin was married to Evy Ohlin[13].
  • A child of Bertil Ohlin was Anne Wibble[14].
  • A child of Bertil Ohlin was Tomas Ohlin[15].
  • Bertil Ohlin held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Bertil Ohlin worked as an economist[6].
  • Bertil Ohlin worked as a politician[7].
  • Bertil Ohlin's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Bertil Ohlin's field of work was economy[17].
  • Bertil Ohlin held the position of President of the Nordic Council[18].
  • Bertil Ohlin held the position of President of the Nordic Council[19].
  • Bertil Ohlin held the position of Minister of Trade[20].
  • Bertil Ohlin held the position of Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[21].
  • Bertil Ohlin held the position of substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[22].
  • Bertil Ohlin held the position of Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[23].
  • Among Bertil Ohlin's employers was University of Copenhagen[24].
  • Bertil Ohlin was employed by Stockholm School of Economics[25].
  • Bertil Ohlin was educated at Lund University[26].
  • Bertil Ohlin was educated at Harvard University[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Parish of Klippan[2], Bertil Ohlin… he was born on +1899-04-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Elis Ohlin[12].

Education

Educated at Lund University[26], a public university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1666[30], headquartered in Lund[31]; Harvard University[27]; Stockholm School of Economics[32]; Stockholm University[33]; and Lund School of Economics and Management[34]. Bertil Ohlin's doctoral advisor was Gustav Cassel[35]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[36], Q10480689[37], Licentiate of Philosophy[38], Master of Arts[39], and Doctor of Philosophy[40]. He studied under Eli Heckscher[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8]. Bertil Ohlin's field of work was economy[17]. Employers include University of Copenhagen[24] and Stockholm School of Economics[25]. Positions held include President of the Nordic Council[18], a position[42]; Minister of Trade[20], a public office[43], in Sweden[44], founded in 1920[45]; Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[21], a position[46]; substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[22], a position[47]; member of the First Chamber[48], a member of the parliament of Sweden[49], in Sweden[50], founded in 1867[51]; and member of the Second Chamber[52], a member of the parliament of Sweden[53], in Sweden[54], founded in 1867[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel[56], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[57], Fellow of the Econometric Society[58], doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[59], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[60].

Personal Life

Among Bertil Ohlin's spouses was Evy Ohlin[13]. Children include Anne Wibble[14], a politician[61], 1943–2000[62], of Sweden[63] and Tomas Ohlin[15], a scientist[64], b. 1934[65], of Sweden[66]. He was affiliated with the Folkpartiet (Sweden)[67].

Death and Burial

Bertil Ohlin died on +1979-08-03T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include Parish of Undersåker[4], a parish of the Church of Sweden[68], in Sweden[69] and Vålådalens Fjällstation[10], a hotel[70], in Sweden[71]. He is buried at Q252312[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bertil Ohlin include Heckscher–Ohlin theorem[72], a theorem[73].

Why It Matters

Bertil Ohlin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

He is credited with the discovery of Heckscher–Ohlin model[76], a mathematical model[77]. Entities named for him include Heckscher–Ohlin theorem[72], a theorem[73].

His notable doctoral advisees include Staffan Burenstam Linder[78], an economist[79], 1931–2000[80], of Sweden[81], awarded the Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[82].

FAQs

Where was Bertil Ohlin born?

Born in Parish of Klippan[2], Bertil Ohlin…

Where did Bertil Ohlin die?

Bertil Ohlin died in Parish of Undersåker[4].

Who were Bertil Ohlin's parents?

Bertil Ohlin's father was Elis Ohlin[12].

Who was Bertil Ohlin married to?

Bertil Ohlin's spouses include Evy Ohlin[13].

What did Bertil Ohlin do for work?

Bertil Ohlin worked as economist[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Bertil Ohlin go to school?

Bertil Ohlin was educated at Lund University[26], Harvard University[27], Stockholm School of Economics[32], and Stockholm University[33].

What awards did Bertil Ohlin receive?

Honors received include Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel[56], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[57], Fellow of the Econometric Society[58], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[59].

What did Bertil Ohlin discover?

Bertil Ohlin is credited as discoverer of Heckscher–Ohlin model[76].

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