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John von Neumann
1903 – 1957Computer architecture, game theory, quantum foundations.
Hungary·Mathematics · Computing · Economics
Joan Robinson
1903 – 1983Imperfect competition and a lifelong challenge to orthodox capital theory.
United Kingdom·Economics · Political Economy
Mariana Mazzucato
b. 1968The Entrepreneurial State reframed public investment as the source of major innovation.
Italy·Economics · Political Economy
Thomas Piketty
b. 1971Capital in the Twenty-First Century put wealth inequality data at the centre of policy.
France·Economics · Political Economy
Esther Duflo
b. 1972Randomised trials made development aid an experimental science.
France·EconomicsNobel