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G. L. S. Shackle
G. L. S. Shackle

G. L. S. Shackle was a distinguished economist whose work centered on the theory of economics. Born on July 14, 1903, and passing away on March 3, 1992, Shackle's contributions to economic theory, particularly his focus on the nature of economic phenomena and the role of uncertainty, have had a lasting impact on the field. more

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