Gary S. Becker


Gary S. Becker, the 1992 Nobel Laureate in economics, is best known for his seminal research on human capital theory. In addition, however, Becker has developed pioneering (and often controversial) work on the economics of discrimination, crime, marriage, divorce, and many other topics.

Gary S. Becker - an autobiography
This page, at the Nobel site, contains information on Becker's evolution as an economist.

Gary S. Becker (Nobel press release)
This is the press release issued by the Nobel committee announcing Becker's Nobel Prize. It provides a very nice summary of Becker's work.

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