Born
September 27, 1932
Superior, United States
Died
May 21, 2020
Berkeley, United States
Known for
American economist
Oliver E. Williamson (1932–2020) was United States best known for American economist.
Oliver Eaton Williamson (September 27, 1932 – May 21, 2020) was an American economist who received the 2009 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. His foundational work on transaction cost economics and the theory of the firm reshaped understanding of economic governance. He showed why companies exist and how they manage complex relationships, earning recognition for his analysis of the boundaries of the firm.
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Oliver E. Williamson died on May 21, 2020 in Berkeley, United States, at the age of 87.
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Oliver E. Williamson was born in Superior, United States on September 27, 1932.
What is Oliver E. Williamson best known for?
Oliver E. Williamson is best known for American economist.
How old was Oliver E. Williamson when they died?
Oliver E. Williamson was 87 years old at the time of death.
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Oliver E. Williamson was from United States.
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