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Handwritten manuscript signed, nine pages (numbered to the upper right corner), 8,25 x 10 inch, in English, manuscript entitled "MY LIFE PHILOSOPHY - by Jan Tinbergen" - with numerous strikethroughs & amendments, written and signed (twice) in blue ballpoint ink "Jan Tinbergen" & "J. Tinbergen", with two horizontal letter folds - in nearly very fine condition.
In parts:
"My Roundabout Way to Economics
My life was shaped by an unusual lot of good luck. My parents were very devoted to their Children. Being eldest of five I profited longest of their upbringing and example. Among my teachers - from elementary School and high School to University - were many fine people too. On top of that I am happily married now for over half a century. [...]
My favored subjects in high School were the sciences and the corresponding mathematics and so my choice in University fell in that Faculty. At Leiden University my main teachers became Paul Ehrenfest, successor to H. A. Lorentz and a good friend of Albert Einstein`s. It was the period when a series of Nobel prizes in the natural sciences went to Holland; so it is understandable that the atmosphere could not be better. [...]"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1903-1994) Dutch economist - Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1969
Year of Birth: 1903
Jan Tinbergen was a Dutch economist born on April 12, 1903, in The Hague, The Netherlands. He is best known for being one of the founders of econometrics, the branch of economics that uses mathematical and statistical methods to analyze economic data.
After studying physics, mathematics, and economics at the University of Leiden, Tinbergen went on to earn his doctorate in 1929. He initially worked as a lecturer at the university before joining the Central Bureau of Statistics in The Hague in 1929.
In 1936, Tinbergen published his groundbreaking work on econometrics, which paved the way for new methods of economic forecasting and analysis. His work was instrumental in shaping the field of modern economics and has had a lasting impact on economic theory and policy.
Tinbergen received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1969, along with Ragnar Frisch, for their work in developing and applying dynamic models for the analysis of economic processes. He was the first person to receive this prestigious award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of economics.
Throughout his career, Tinbergen was a fierce advocate for using economic analysis to address social issues and promote social welfare. He believed that economic policy should be used to improve the well-being of society as a whole, rather than just focusing on profits and economic growth.
Jan Tinbergen passed away on June 9, 1994, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking research and innovation in the field of economics. His work continues to influence economists and policymakers around the world, demonstrating the lasting impact of his contributions to the field.
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