95 years since the birth of Nobel laureate Gary Becker: how he changed economics

On December 2, it marked 95 years since the birth of Gary Stanley Becker - an economist, sociologist, professor, and Nobel Prize winner in Economics (1992). He was born on December 2, 1930, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, USA, and died on May 3, 2014, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Gary Stanley Becker made significant contributions to the development of economic science, broadening its horizons. He viewed various social phenomena as subjects for applying economic analysis, introducing innovative approaches to studying problems.

Understanding human behavior as rational choice under conditions of limited resources opens up paths for solving many societal problems

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Gary Stanley Becker is a recognized economist and sociologist, Nobel Prize winner in economics. His achievements in the field of economic science remain important to this day, opening new approaches and opportunities for solving societal problems.