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Selected Essays by Frank H. Knight, Volume 1:

This volume includes a selection of essays written by Frank H. Knight, focusing on economic principles and their application in business and commerce. more

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Frank Knight
Frank Knight

Frank Knight was an American economist born on November 7, 1885, and died on April 15, 1972. He is renowned for his contributions to the theory of risk and uncertainty in economics. more

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