Gunnar Myrdal
Swedish economist (1898–1987)
1898 — 1987
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish economist (1898–1987)
Born
December 6, 1898
Died
1987 (age ~89)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
politician, economist, university teacher
SwedenBorn in Skattunge ParishDied in Danderyd
1898
Born in Skattunge Parish (1898-12-06)
1933
Positionprofessor (1933–1947)
1936
Positionmember of the First Chamber (1936–1938)
1939
AwardFellow of the Econometric Society
1944
Positionmember of the First Chamber (1944–1947)
1945
PositionMinister of Trade (1945–1947)
About
Karl Gunnar Myrdal was a Swedish economist and sociologist. In 1974, he received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences along with Friedrich Hayek for "their pioneering work in the theory of money and economic fluctuations and for their penetrating analysis of the interdependence of economic, social and institutional phenomena." When his wife, Alva Myrdal, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982, they became the fourth ever married couple to have won Nobel Prizes, and the first and only to win independent of each other.
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Who is Gunnar Myrdal?+
Karl Gunnar Myrdal was a Swedish economist and sociologist. In 1974, he received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences along with Friedrich Hayek for "their pioneering work in the theory of money and economic fluctuations and for their penetrating analysis of the interdependence of economic,
What does the name Gunnar mean?+
The name Gunnar means "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Gunnar Myrdal born?+
Gunnar Myrdal was born on December 6, 1898.
When did Gunnar Myrdal die?+
Gunnar Myrdal died in 1987, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.
The name Gunnar is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gunnar — December 6, 1898
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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