North, Douglass

North, Douglass (May 11, 1920- )

American economist best known for his work in the field of economic history and the economics of institutions. He received the 1993 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, alongside Robert William Fogel. Douglass North attended the University of California, Berkeley where he received a PhD in economics. He has been a professor at the University of Washington, Washington University in Saint Louis, and Cambridge University. North currently holds a position at the Washington University in St. Louis.

External Links and References

• Library of Economics and Liberty

• Douglass North Facts

• Interview, May 2011