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Paul A. Baran was a prominent economist, born on August 25, 1909, and died on March 26, 1964. He had a significant impact on the field of economics, particularly in the areas of network theory and information theory.

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“Much if not all we know about the complex mechanism responsible for the development (and stagnation) of productive forces, and for the rise and decay of social organizations, is the result of the analytical work undertaken by Marx and by those whom he inspired.”

Ifs Knows Force Social Results Development Organization Responsible Complexes Inspired Productive Mechanism Decay Stagnation Social Organization

Book:Political Econ of Growth

Source: Political Econ of Growth

“If society has a technical need, that helps science forward more than ten universities.”

Ifs Needs Helping Ten University

Book:Political Econ of Growth

Source: Political Econ of Growth

“Schumpter's daring and dashing entrepreneur is now a legendary figure from the distant past - if not from the mythology of capitalism - or is to be found only in the demimonde of business, founding new ice cream parlors or "deep freeze subscription clubs".”

Ifs Past Found Figures Capitalism Entrepreneur Clubs Mythology Ice Daring Cream Founding Ice Cream Freeze Legendary Parlor Dashing Subscription

Author:Paul A. Baran

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Born: August 25, 1909
Died: March 26, 1964
Known for: Economist
Quotes: 20

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