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Alfred Amonn

1883 – 1962

Austrian economist

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Lived 1883 – 1962 (aged 79). Alfred Amonn was an Austrian economist and university teacher.

Alfred Amonn (1 June 1883 in Bruneck – 2 November 1962 in Bern) was an Austrian economist (Nationalökonom).

He studied law and economics at the universities of Innsbruck and Vienna, being named an associate professor at the University of Freiburg in 1910. He taught as a professor at Czernowitz University (1912–1920), German Charles-Ferdinand University in Prague (1920–1926), Tokyo University (1926–1929), University of Berne (1929–53; rector in 1949/50).

Literary works Objekt und Grundbegriffe der theoretischen Nationalökonomie, 1911 – Object and basic concepts of theoretical economics. Ricardo als Begründer der theoretischen Nationalökonomie, 1924 – David Ricardo as founder of theoretical national economy. Grundzüge der Volkwohlstandslehre, 1926 – Principles of the popular welfare theory. Volkswirtschaftliche Grundbegriffe und Grundprobleme, 1938 – Basic economic concepts and problems.

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University of Bern, University of Fribourg, Charles University, University of Tokyo

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Who was Alfred Amonn?

Austrian economist (1883–1962)

When was Alfred Amonn born?

Alfred Amonn was born on 1 June 1883 in Bruneck.

When did Alfred Amonn die?

Alfred Amonn died on 2 November 1962 in Bern.

What was Alfred Amonn's occupation?

Alfred Amonn was an economist and university teacher.

What nationality was Alfred Amonn?

Alfred Amonn was Austrian.

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· Wikipedia: Alfred Amonn

· Wikidata: Q85546

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