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Birgit Grodal

1943 – 2004

Danish economist

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About Birgit Grodal

Lived 1943 – 2004 (aged 60). Birgit Grodal was a Danish economist, mathematician and professor.

Birgit Grodal (24 June 1943 - 4 May 2004), was an economics professor at the University of Copenhagen from 1968 until her death in 2004.

Early life Birgit Grodal was born on 24 June 1943 in Copenhagen, Denmark. She grew up in Frederiksberg. She was the middle child having both a younger and an older brother. Grodal was interested in mathematics from a young age and used to fill the pages of her psalm book with equations. won a gold medal, something which was used to support young scholars in the old Danish academic system.

Research Birgit Grodal worked on micro-economic theory, mathematical economics, and general equilibrium theory. and Existence of Approximate Cores with Incomplete Preferences published in Econometrica in 1976.

The Birgit Grodal Award The Birgit Grodal Award is bestowed bi-annually (even years) in her memory, the winner receives €10,000. Danmarks Nationalbank agreed to sponsor the first three awards.

The recipients of the Birgit Grodal Award are: 2012: Hélène Rey 2014: Rachel Griffith 2016: Lucrezia Reichlin 2018: Ekaterina Zhuravskaya 2020: Eliana La Ferrara 2022: Silvana Tenreyro 2024: Michèle Tertilt

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
Education
University of Copenhagen, Nørre Gymnasium
Employers
University of Copenhagen
Awards
Fellow of the Econometric Society; Knight Commander of the Order of Alfonso X
Also known as
Brigit Grodal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Birgit Grodal?

Danish economist

When was Birgit Grodal born?

Birgit Grodal was born on 24 June 1943 in Frederiksberg.

When did Birgit Grodal die?

Birgit Grodal died on 4 May 2004.

What was Birgit Grodal's occupation?

Birgit Grodal was an economist, mathematician and professor.

What nationality was Birgit Grodal?

Birgit Grodal was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Birgit Grodal

· Wikidata: Q4916268

· DBpedia: Birgit Grodal

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