Wilhelm Weber (economist)
Wilhelm Weber (born June 3, 1916 in Vienna ; † April 5, 2005 there ) was an Austrian economist .
Life
Originally a craftsman, the weaver began his scientific career towards the end of the 1930s, which after his habilitation in 1950 essentially took place at the University of Vienna . In 1963 he became a full university professor for economics and finance. Initially close to the "national" camp, after 1945 Weber represented the then widespread conceptions of Keynesianism and contributed to the reception of current national economic ideas. Weber also dealt with cooperative and public service issues.
His numerous publications are often based on collaborations with other prominent authors. Weber received numerous awards, such as the 1985 Prize of the City of Vienna for the humanities , and several honorary doctorates. He was buried at the Vienna Central Cemetery .
Works (selection)
- Today's Economics. Springer Verlag, Vienna 1953.
- Austria's economic structure yesterday - today - tomorrow. (Eds.), Duncker & Humblot, Berlin 1961.
- Public economy in Western Europe. Great Britain, France, Italy, Federal Republic of Germany. (Eds.), Vandenhoeck & Rueprecht, Göttingen 1962.
- with John Richard Hicks (Ed.): Carl Menger and the Austrian School of Economics. Clarendon Press, Oxford 1973.
Web links
- Literature by and about Wilhelm Weber in the catalog of the German National Library
- Entry on Wilhelm Weber (economist) in the Austria Forum (in the AEIOU Austria Lexicon )
- obituary
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Weber, Wilhelm |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian economist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 3, 1916 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vienna |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 5, 2005 |
| Place of death | Vienna |