Oskar Morgenstern
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Summary
Oskar Morgenstern is a human[1]. Born in Görlitz[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1902[3]. He died in Princeton[4]. He died on July 26, 1977[5]. He worked as an economist[6], university teacher[7], and mathematician[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Oskar Morgenstern's place of birth was Görlitz[2].
- Oskar Morgenstern died in Princeton[4].
- Oskar Morgenstern was born on January 24, 1902[3].
- Oskar Morgenstern died on July 26, 1977[5].
- Oskar Morgenstern is buried at Princeton Cemetery[10].
- A child of Oskar Morgenstern was Carl Morgenstern[11].
- Oskar Morgenstern held citizenship in United States[12].
- Oskar Morgenstern held citizenship in Germany[13].
- Oskar Morgenstern worked as an economist[6].
- Oskar Morgenstern's professions included university teacher[7].
- Oskar Morgenstern worked as a mathematician[8].
- Oskar Morgenstern's field of work was economics[14].
- Among Oskar Morgenstern's employers was Princeton University[15].
- Oskar Morgenstern was employed by University of Vienna[16].
- Oskar Morgenstern was employed by New York University[17].
- Oskar Morgenstern was educated at University of Vienna[18].
- Oskar Morgenstern's doctoral advisor was Ludwig von Mises[19].
- A notable work attributed to Oskar Morgenstern is von Neumann–Morgenstern utility theorem[20].
- A notable work attributed to Oskar Morgenstern is Theory of Games and Economic Behavior[21].
- Oskar Morgenstern received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[22].
- Oskar Morgenstern received the Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[23].
- Oskar Morgenstern received the Fellow of the Econometric Society[24].
- Oskar Morgenstern received the Fellow of the American Statistical Association[25].
- Oskar Morgenstern was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
- Oskar Morgenstern was a member of Econometric Society[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Görlitz[2], Oskar Morgenstern… he was born on January 24, 1902[3].
Education
Oskar Morgenstern's education included a stint at University of Vienna[18]. His doctoral advisor was Ludwig von Mises[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include economist[6], university teacher[7], and mathematician[8]. Oskar Morgenstern's field of work was economics[14]. Employers include Princeton University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31]; University of Vienna[16], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1365[34], headquartered in Vienna[35]; and New York University[17], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1831[38], headquartered in New York City[39]. Doctoral students include Martin Shubik[40], an economist[41], 1926–2018[42], of United Kingdom[43], awarded the Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[44]; Lionel W. McKenzie[45], an economist[46], 1919–2010[47], of United States[48], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[49], specialised in economics[50]; Andrew Schotter[51], an economist[52], b. 1947[53], of United States[54]; Franklin R. Shupp[55]; Edward Joseph Zabel[56]; and William Hoyt Witherell[57], an economist[58].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include von Neumann–Morgenstern utility theorem[20], a utility function[59] and Theory of Games and Economic Behavior[21], a written work[60], written by John von Neumann[61]. Things named for Oskar Morgenstern include von Neumann–Morgenstern utility theorem[62], a utility function[63] and he medal[64], an award[65], in Austria[66].
Recognition
Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[22], an award[67], in Austria[68], founded in 1650[69]; Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[23]; Fellow of the Econometric Society[24], a fellowship award[70]; and Fellow of the American Statistical Association[25], a statistics award[71].
Personal Life
A child of Oskar Morgenstern was Carl Morgenstern[11].
Death and Burial
Oskar Morgenstern died on July 26, 1977[5]. He died in Princeton[4]. Burial took place at Princeton Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Oskar Morgenstern has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
He has been cited as an influence by Abraham Wald[73], a mathematician[74], 1902–1950[75], of Kingdom of Hungary[76], awarded the Fellow of the Econometric Society[77], specialised in functional analysis[78].
Works attributed to him include Theory of Games and Economic Behavior[79], a written work[80], written by John von Neumann[81]. Entities named for him include von Neumann–Morgenstern utility theorem[62], a utility function[63] and he medal[64], an award[65], in Austria[66].
His notable doctoral advisees include Martin Shubik[82], an economist[83], 1926–2018[84], of United Kingdom[85], awarded the Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[86] and Lionel W. McKenzie[87], an economist[88], 1919–2010[89], of United States[90], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[91], specialised in economics[92].
FAQs
Where was Oskar Morgenstern born?
Oskar Morgenstern's place of birth was Görlitz[2].
Where did Oskar Morgenstern die?
Oskar Morgenstern passed away in Princeton[4].
What did Oskar Morgenstern do for work?
Oskar Morgenstern worked as economist[6], university teacher[7], and mathematician[8].
Where did Oskar Morgenstern go to school?
Oskar Morgenstern was educated at University of Vienna[18].
What awards did Oskar Morgenstern receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[22], Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[23], Fellow of the Econometric Society[24], and Fellow of the American Statistical Association[25].
Who did Oskar Morgenstern influence?
Oskar Morgenstern has been cited as an influence by Abraham Wald[73].