William Baumol

American economist (1922-2017)
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William Baumol

Summary

William Baumol is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on +1922-02-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on +2017-05-04T00:00:00Z[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 (103 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], William Baumol…
  • William Baumol died in New York City[4].
  • William Baumol was born on +1922-02-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Baumol died on +2017-05-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • William Baumol held citizenship in United States[9].
  • William Baumol worked as an economist[6].
  • William Baumol's professions included university teacher[7].
  • William Baumol's field of work was economics[10].
  • William Baumol's field of work was labor market[11].
  • William Baumol was employed by New York University[12].
  • William Baumol's education included a stint at London School of Economics and Political Science[13].
  • William Baumol's doctoral advisor was Lionel Robbins, Baron Robbins[14].
  • William Baumol received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • William Baumol received the Feltrinelli Prize[16].
  • William Baumol received the Frank E. Seidman Distinguished Award in Political Economy[17].
  • William Baumol received the honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[18].
  • William Baumol received the Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[19].
  • William Baumol received the Fellow of the Econometric Society[20].
  • William Baumol was a member of National Academy of Sciences[21].
  • William Baumol was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • William Baumol was a member of American Philosophical Society[23].
  • William Baumol was a member of Econometric Society[24].
  • William Baumol was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[25].
  • William Baumol is recorded as male[26].
  • William Baumol's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

William Baumol's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on +1922-02-26T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

William Baumol was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[13]. His doctoral advisor was Lionel Robbins, Baron Robbins[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include economics[10], an academic discipline[28] and labor market[11]. William Baumol was employed by New York University[12]. Doctoral students include Burton Malkiel[29], an economist[30], b. 1932[31], of United States[32], awarded the Amundi Smith Breeden Prize[33], specialised in stock exchange[34]; Peter S. Albin[35], an economist[36], 1934–2008[37], of United States[38], specialised in economics[39]; Lionel W. McKenzie[40], an economist[41], 1919–2010[42], of United States[43], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[44], specialised in economics[45]; Harold T. Shapiro[46]; William G. Bowen[47]; and Jose Encarnacion, Jr.[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], a fellowship grant[49], in United States[50], founded in 1925[51]; Feltrinelli Prize[16], a science award[52], in Italy[53]; Frank E. Seidman Distinguished Award in Political Economy[17], an award[54]; honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[18], an award[55], in Switzerland[56]; Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[19]; and Fellow of the Econometric Society[20], a fellowship award[57].

Death and Burial

William Baumol died on +2017-05-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Baumol include Baumol effect[58], a scientific model[59], founded in 1966[60] and Baumol–Tobin model[61], an economic model[62].

Why It Matters

William Baumol ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Entities named for him include Baumol effect[58], a scientific model[59], founded in 1966[60] and Baumol–Tobin model[61], an economic model[62].

His notable doctoral advisees include Burton Malkiel[65], an economist[66], b. 1932[67], of United States[68], awarded the Amundi Smith Breeden Prize[69], specialised in stock exchange[70]; Lionel W. McKenzie[71], an economist[72], 1919–2010[73], of United States[74], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[75], specialised in economics[76]; and Harold T. Shapiro[77], an economist[78], b. 1935[79], of Canada[80], awarded the NAS Public Welfare Medal[81], specialised in bioethics[82].

FAQs

Where was William Baumol born?

William Baumol's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did William Baumol die?

William Baumol passed away in New York City[4].

What did William Baumol do for work?

William Baumol worked as economist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did William Baumol go to school?

William Baumol was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[13].

What awards did William Baumol receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Feltrinelli Prize[16], Frank E. Seidman Distinguished Award in Political Economy[17], and honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[18].

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