Theodore W. Schultz
Theodore W. Schultz received the 1979 prize in Economic Sciences. This profile brings together the official award record and attributed background on the economist’s work and career.
Personal and professional profile
- Name
- Theodore W. Schultz [1]
- Full name
- Theodore W. Schultz [2]
- Birth date
- 1902-04-30 [2]
- Birthplace
- Arlington, SD, USA [2]
- Education
- South Dakota State University; University of Wisconsin–Madison [3]
- Fields / occupation
- economist; educator; researcher [3]
- Prize
- Economic Sciences · 1979 [2]
- Research recognized
- for their pioneering research into economic development research with particular consideration of the problems of developing countries [2]
- Prize share
- 1/2 [2]
- Affiliation at the award
- University of Chicago [2]
- Death date
- 1998-02-26 [2]
- Institutions in career record
- University of Chicago; University of Iowa; Iowa State University [3]
Research, education and career background
Theodore William Schultz ( SHUULTS; 30 April 1902 – 26 February 1998) was an American agricultural economist and chairman of the University of Chicago Department of Economics. Schultz rose to national prominence after winning the 1979 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. [4]
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Award and academic affiliation
The official Nobel record dates the Economic Sciences award to 1979 and lists University of Chicago as the affiliation at the time. [2]
An affiliation attached to an award describes that point in the person’s career; it does not establish a current appointment. [2]
Education and career timeline
Source-supported connections
Frequently asked questions
When did Theodore W. Schultz receive the prize in Economic Sciences?
The official award record gives the year as 1979. [2]
Which institution was Theodore W. Schultz affiliated with at the time of the Economic Sciences award?
University of Chicago. This is the award-time affiliation. [2]
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Sources and review dates
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