Randall G. Holcombe

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Randall G. Holcombe was born on June 4, 1950, in the United States [1]. He is an economist, historian, philosopher, and politician [2]. He received his education at Virginia Tech .

Holcombe has worked across multiple disciplines, combining economic analysis with historical and philosophical inquiry [2]. His professional identity includes political engagement alongside academic pursuits [2]. His academic background is rooted in Virginia Tech .

He remains active in fields that intersect economics, history, philosophy, and politics [2]. His birthdate and place of origin are documented as June 4, 1950, in the United States [1]. His educational foundation was established at Virginia Tech .

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1950[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Field of work: economics[11], politics[12]
  • Employer: Florida State University[13], James Madison Institute[14]
  • Educated at: Virginia Tech[15]
  • Doctoral advisor: James M. Buchanan[16]
  • Member of: Mont Pelerin Society[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Doctoral student: Brandon D. Brice[19]
  • Family name: Holcombe (surname)[20]
  • Given name: Randall[21], Gregory[22]
  • Described at URL: http://www.scholaruniverse.com/profiles/people/615EEB4DCE47B01E001EE5B8A12CEC5E[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[24]
  • Writing language: English[25]

Why It Matters

Randall G. Holcombe is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Randall G. Holcombe born?

Randall G. Holcombe's place of birth was United States[2].

What did Randall G. Holcombe do for work?

Randall G. Holcombe worked as an economist[3], historian[4], philosopher[5], politician[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Randall G. Holcombe go to school?

Randall G. Holcombe was educated at Virginia Tech[15].

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  2. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . id.oclc.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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