Oskar Morgenstern

Austrian economist (1902–1977)
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Oskar Morgenstern

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 ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (418 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[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 ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (418 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

He has been cited as an influence by Abraham Wald[74], a mathematician[75], 1902–1950[76], of Kingdom of Hungary[77], awarded the Fellow of the Econometric Society[78], specialised in functional analysis[79].

Works attributed to him include Theory of Games and Economic Behavior[80], a written work[81], written by John von Neumann[82]. 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 Lionel W. McKenzie[83], an economist[84], 1919–2010[85], of United States[86], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[87], specialised in economics[88] and Martin Shubik[89], an economist[90], 1926–2018[91], of United Kingdom[92], awarded the Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[93].

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[74].

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