The MIT economist and Nobel laureate Robert Solow, who passed away in December at the age of 99, was a seminal figure, renowned for his groundbreaking research on the drivers of economic growth. But, above all, he was a man of exemplary integrity, remarkable humility, and great personal warmth.
KOLKATA – The recent passing of legendary MIT economist and Nobel laureate Robert Solow at the age of 99 has triggered a wave of tributes honoring his pioneering research, which deepened our understanding of the relationship between investment, technology, and economic growth. His monumental contributions to the field are widely acknowledged, but for me his passing creates a profound and unexpected sense of personal loss.
KOLKATA – The recent passing of legendary MIT economist and Nobel laureate Robert Solow at the age of 99 has triggered a wave of tributes honoring his pioneering research, which deepened our understanding of the relationship between investment, technology, and economic growth. His monumental contributions to the field are widely acknowledged, but for me his passing creates a profound and unexpected sense of personal loss.