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Robert Fogel

Robert Fogel Biography

Historian

Robert Fogel was an outstanding American historian known for his research on economic and population history. He won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1974 for his contributions to economic history and is considered one of the pioneers in the field.

Robert Fogel was an outstanding American historian known for his research on economic and population history. He won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1974 for his contributions to economic history and is considered one of the pioneers in the field.

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“In 1890, nearly everyone died on the job, and if they lived long enough not to die on the job, the average age of retirement was 85.”

Ifs Long Enough Age Jobs Dies Died Average Retirement

Author:Robert Fogel

“In most, if not quite all, parts of the world, the size, shape and longevity of the human body have changed more substantially, and much more rapidly, during the past three centuries than over many previous millennia.”

Ifs World Humans Body Past Three Century Changed Shapes Size Longevity Human Body

Author:Robert Fogel

“Centuries ago it may have been difficult for pregnant women and their children to get proper nourishment, probably leading to smaller - and therefore shorter-lived - adults.”

May Children Has Beens Difficult Century Adults Pregnant Nourishment Pregnant Women

Author:Robert Fogel

“One of the most startling events in my life was when my older son was about 16, and he blamed me for all the troubles of the world. So I, I felt like telling him, Oh no, I was just like you when I was your age; I wanted to change the world, too.”

World Age Wanted Felt Trouble Events Son Like You Changing The World

Author:Robert Fogel

“The rate of technological and human physiological change in the 20th century has been remarkable. Beyond that, a synergy between the improved technology and physiology is more than the simple addition of the two.”

Humans Has Beens Two Simple Technology Century Rate Remarkable Technological 20th Century Physiological Physiology Synergy

Author:Robert Fogel

“The president has very little effect on the economy. If you want to put blame or credit, the main person who influences the business cycle is the head of the Federal Reserve Bank.”

Ifs Want Littles Persons President Economy Influence Effects Blame Credit Cycles Reserves Federal Reserve

Author:Robert Fogel

“The older I get, the more important my view of the family is.”

Important Views

Author:Robert Fogel

“The Quest for Prosperity is an important book. Written with verve and clarity, it reflects a deep understanding of global economic issues, and proposes practical solutions that anyone concerned with the plight of the world's poor would be wise to read.”

“Among the current discussions, the impact of new and sophisticated methods in the study of the past occupies an important place. The new 'scientific' or 'cliometric' history-born of the marriage contracted between historical problems and advanced statistical analysis, with economic theory as bridesmaid and the computer as best man-has made tremendous advances in the last generation.”

Source: Which Road to the Past?: Two Views of History

About the Author

Born: July 1, 1926
Died: June 11, 2013
Known for: Historian
Quotes: 9

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