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Who is best known for the concept of 'consumer surplus'?

  • Alfred Marshall (correct)
  • Paul Samuelson
  • Robbie Robbins
  • George J. Stigler
  • Which economist received the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1970?

  • Robbie Robbins
  • George J. Stigler
  • Alfred Marshall
  • Paul Samuelson (correct)
  • Who refined and popularized the neoclassical approach in economics?

  • George J. Stigler
  • Alfred Marshall (correct)
  • Paul Samuelson
  • Robbie Robbins
  • Which economist is commonly known as 'Robbie' Robbins?

    <p>George J. Stigler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who authored the book 'Economics: An Introductory Analysis'?

    <p>Paul Samuelson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economist developed the idea of the 'supply curve' and 'demand curve'?

    <p>Alfred Marshall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following economists is NOT exclusively associated with the neoclassical school, according to the text?

    <p>Stigler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept is George J. Stigler most notably known for introducing?

    <p>Regulatory capture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economist's criterion states that a competitive market equilibrium is Pareto efficient when it cannot be improved without worsening the wellbeing of some market participants?

    <p>Samuelson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In economics, what does 'information asymmetry' refer to?

    <p>A situation where one party has more information than the other in a transaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'regulatory capture' in the field of economics refer to?

    <p>A situation where regulatory agencies are dominated by the industry they regulate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economist won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1982?

    <p>Stigler</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Neoclassical Economic Thought and Key Figures

    In the realm of economics, the Neoclassical School, established in the late 19th century, has played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of markets, resource allocation, and individual decision-making. Some of the most influential figures in this school's history include Alfred Marshall, Paul Samuelson, and George J. Stigler, commonly known as "Robbie" Robbins.

    Alfred Marshall

    Alfred Marshall (1842-1924) was a British economist who refined and popularized the neoclassical approach. He is best known for his seminal work, "Principles of Economics," which has been a cornerstone of economic education for over a century. Marshall's contributions to the field include his concept of "consumer surplus," a metric that measures the benefit consumers gain from buying a good or service at a price below their willingness to pay. He also developed the idea of the "supply curve" and "demand curve," which, when graphed together, create the fundamental basis for market price determination.

    Paul Samuelson

    Paul Samuelson (1915-2009) was an American economist who received the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1970. He is recognized for refining and extending the neoclassical framework and for making it more accessible to both students and professionals. Samuelson's most famous book, "Economics: An Introductory Analysis," popularized the neoclassical paradigm and became a standard textbook for generations of economics students. A prominent example of his contributions is the "Samuelson's Criterion," which states that a competitive market equilibrium is Pareto efficient when it cannot be improved without worsening the wellbeing of some market participants.

    George J. Stigler (a.k.a. Robbie Robbins)

    George J. Stigler (1911-1991) was an American economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1982. Although not as exclusively associated with the neoclassical school as Marshall and Samuelson, Stigler's contributions to the field are significant. His research on information asymmetry and market failure, as well as his work on the theory of industrial organization, have greatly influenced modern economic thought. Stigler's most notable impact can be seen in his concept of "regulatory capture," which refers to the situation in which a regulatory agency becomes dominated by the very industry or interest it is meant to monitor and regulate.

    These three economists, along with other notable figures like Leon Walras, Vilfredo Pareto, and Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk, laid the foundation for neoclassical economic thought. Their contributions to the field have shaped modern economic theory, and their work remains a crucial part of economic education and research.

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    Test your knowledge on neoclassical economic thought and key figures such as Alfred Marshall, Paul Samuelson, and George J. Stigler (a.k.a. Robbie Robbins). Explore their contributions to the field, including concepts like consumer surplus, supply and demand curves, Pareto efficiency, information asymmetry, and regulatory capture.

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