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Jonathan Eaton

1950 – 2024

American economist

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About Jonathan Eaton

Lived 1950 – 2024 (aged 73–74). Jonathan Eaton was an American economist.

Jonathan Eaton (May 27, 1950 – February 9, 2024 ) was a leading international economist, as of 2017 a distinguished professor at Pennsylvania State University. He graduated from Harvard College in 1972. He earned his M.A. in economics from Yale University in 1973 and his Ph.D. from Yale in 1976. Awards he has received include The Frisch Medal (with Samuel Kortum), awarded 2004, The Ohlin Lecture, 2013, and The Onassis Prize in International Trade (with Samuel Kortum), 2018.

Selected publications

"Unbalanced Trade." With Robert Dekle, and Samuel Kortum. 2007. American Economic Review, 97 (2): 351–355. "Cities And Growth: Theory And Evidence From France And Japan." With Zvi Ecksteina, 1995. "Sovereign Debt, Reputation and Credit Terms." With Raquel Fernandez, 1995. International Journal of Finance & Economics, John Wiley & Sons.

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Important facts

Born
1950
Birth century
Died
2024
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Nationality
Education
Yale University, Harvard University
Employers
Pennsylvania State University
Awards
Fellow of the Econometric Society

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jonathan Eaton?

American economist (1950-)

When was Jonathan Eaton born?

Jonathan Eaton was born in 1950.

When did Jonathan Eaton die?

Jonathan Eaton died in 2024.

What was Jonathan Eaton's occupation?

Jonathan Eaton was an economist.

What nationality was Jonathan Eaton?

Jonathan Eaton was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jonathan Eaton

· Wikidata: Q29469841

· DBpedia: Jonathan Eaton

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