Julian Simon

American economist noted for his view that natural resources are not finite (1932–1998)
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Julian Simon

Summary

Julian Simon is a human[1]. Born in Newark[2], he… he was born on +1932-02-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Chevy Chase[4]. He died on +1998-02-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an economist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Julian Simon's place of birth was Newark[2].
  • Julian Simon died in Chevy Chase[4].
  • Julian Simon was born on +1932-02-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Julian Simon died on +1998-02-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Julian Simon is buried at King David Memorial Gardens[9].
  • Julian Simon was married to Rita J. Simon[10].
  • Julian Simon held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Julian Simon worked as an economist[6].
  • Julian Simon worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Julian Simon's field of work was economics[12].
  • Julian Simon's field of work was business administration[13].
  • Julian Simon's field of work was population growth[14].
  • Julian Simon's field of work was advertising[15].
  • Julian Simon was employed by University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[16].
  • Julian Simon was employed by University of Maryland[17].
  • Julian Simon was employed by Hebrew University of Jerusalem[18].
  • Among Julian Simon's employers was University of Chicago[19].
  • Julian Simon's education included a stint at Booth School of Business[20].
  • Julian Simon's education included a stint at Harvard University[21].
  • Julian Simon was educated at University of Chicago[22].
  • Julian Simon's religion is recorded as Judaism[23].
  • Julian Simon is recorded as male[24].
  • Julian Simon's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Julian Simon's archives at is recorded as University of Maryland Libraries[26].
  • Julian Simon's archives at is recorded as American Heritage Center[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Newark[2], Julian Simon… he was born on +1932-02-12T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Booth School of Business[20], a business school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1898[30]; Harvard University[21], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and University of Chicago[22], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1890[37], headquartered in Chicago[38]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[39], Master of Business Administration[40], and Bachelor of Arts[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include economics[12], an academic discipline[42]; business administration[13], an academic discipline[43]; population growth[14]; and advertising[15], a service[44]. Employers include University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[16], a public research university[45], in United States[46], founded in 1867[47]; University of Maryland[17], a public research university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1858[50], headquartered in College Park[51]; Hebrew University of Jerusalem[18], a university[52], in Israel[53], founded in 1918[54], headquartered in Jerusalem[55]; and University of Chicago[19], a private university[56], in United States[57], founded in 1890[58], headquartered in Chicago[59].

Personal Life

Among Julian Simon's spouses was Rita J. Simon[10]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[23].

Death and Burial

Julian Simon died on +1998-02-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Chevy Chase[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[60]. He is buried at King David Memorial Gardens[9].

Why It Matters

Julian Simon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

He has been cited as an influence by Charles Koch[63], a businessperson[64], b. 1935[65], of United States[66], awarded the Giuseppe Motta Medal[67].

FAQs

Where was Julian Simon born?

Julian Simon's place of birth was Newark[2].

Where did Julian Simon die?

Julian Simon died in Chevy Chase[4].

Who was Julian Simon married to?

Julian Simon's spouses include Rita J. Simon[10].

What did Julian Simon do for work?

Julian Simon worked as economist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Julian Simon go to school?

Julian Simon was educated at Booth School of Business[20], Harvard University[21], and University of Chicago[22].

Who did Julian Simon influence?

Julian Simon has been cited as an influence by Charles Koch[63].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Cause of death myocardial infarction
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