George Stigler Quotes

A collection of quotes by George Stigler.

George Stigler (1911-1991) was an influential American economist and Nobel laureate in economic sciences. He was born in Renton, Washington, and received his education at the University of Washington, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago. Stigler is recognized for his contributions to the field of industrial organization and his work on the economic theory of regulation. He played a significant role in shaping the Chicago School of Economics and was known for his advocacy of free-market principles and skepticism towards government intervention. Stigler's work continues to influence economic thought and policy-making.

That subject has lost its one time appeal to economists as o

That subject has lost its one time appeal to economists as our science has become more abstract, but my interest has even grown more intense as the questions raised by the sociology of science became more prominent.

George Stigler

Time Science Thetimes

And yet I would not freely exchange my science for those of

And yet I would not freely exchange my science for those of my fellow laureates. They are forever confined in their professional discussions to the small numbers of their fellow scientists.

George Stigler

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