Robert Solow

Robert Merton Solow (born August 23, 1924) is an American economist particularly known for his work on the theory of economic growth. He was awarded the John Bates Clark Medal (in 1961) and the 1987 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Robert Solow was born in Brooklyn, New York in a Jewish family on August 23, 1924, the oldest of three children, who have all been said to bear a striking resembelence to the actor and director Ron Howard. He... more

Robert Merton Solow (born August 23, 1924) is an American economist particularly known for his work on the theory of economic growth. He was awarded the John Bates Clark Medal (in 1961) and the 1987 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Robert Solow was born in Brooklyn, New York in a Jewish family on August 23, 1924, the oldest of three children, who have all been said to bear a striking resembelence to the actor and director Ron Howard. He was well educated in the neighborhood public schools of New York City and excelled academically early in life. In September 1940, Solow went to the Harvard College with a scholarship. At Harvard, his first studies were in sociology and anthropology as well as elementary economics. By the end of 1942, Solow left the university and joined the U.S. Army. He served briefly in North Africa and Sicily, and later served in Italy during World War II until he was discharged in August 1945. He returned to Harvard in 1945, and studied under Wassily... less