Angus Deaton
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Angus Deaton was born on October 19, 1945, in Edinburgh [1][2][3][4]. He is an economist, university teacher, and writer [5][6]. His education took place at Hawick High School, Fettes College, Fitzwilliam College, and the University of Cambridge [7].
Deaton has worked for the University of Bristol, Princeton University, and the University of Southern California since 2016 [8]. He serves as chairperson and professor emeritus, a position held from 1983 to the present [9]. His professional field encompasses microeconomics, economics, poverty, and distributive justice [10].
He has received numerous awards, including the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, the Frisch Medal, the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award, the Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought, and recognition as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association and Fellow of the Econometric Society [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. Deaton is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the British Academy, and the Royal Society of Edinburgh [18][19][17][20].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1945[7]
- Spouse: Anne Case[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9], United States[10]
- Field of work: microeconomics[11], economics[12], poverty[13], distributive justice[14], social justice[15], social inequality[16], health[17], subjective wellbeing[18]
- Position held: chairperson[19], professor emeritus[20]
- Employer: Princeton University[21], University of Bristol[22], University of Southern California[23]
- Educated at: Fitzwilliam College[24], Fettes College[25], Hawick High School[26]
- Doctoral advisor: Richard Stone[27]
- Award received: Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel[28], Frisch Medal[29], BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award[30], Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought[31], Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[32], Fellow of the Econometric Society[33], Fellow of the British Academy[34], Cozzarelli Prize[35], honorary doctorate at the University of Rome Tor Vergata[36], honorary doctor of University College London[37], honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[38], honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[39], honorary doctorate from Brown University[40], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[41]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[42], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[43], British Academy[44], Royal Society of Edinburgh[45], American Philosophical Society[46], Econometric Society[47]
- Sex or gender: male[48]
- Noble title: Knight Bachelor[49]
- Doctoral student: Serena Ng[50], Duncan Thomas[51], Douglas Lee Miller[52], Scott Lansing Fulford[53], John Edward McLaren[54]
- Commons category: Angus Deaton[55]
- Academic degree: doctorate[56]
- Family name: Deaton[57]
- Given name: Angus[58], Stewart[59]
- Official website: https://scholar.princeton.edu/deaton[60]
Why It Matters
Angus Deaton has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
FAQs
Where was Angus Deaton born?
Angus Deaton was born in Edinburgh[2].
Who was Angus Deaton married to?
Angus Deaton's spouses include Anne Case[8].
What did Angus Deaton do for work?
Angus Deaton worked as an economist[3], university teacher[4], and writer[5].
Where did Angus Deaton go to school?
Angus Deaton was educated at Fitzwilliam College[24], Fettes College[25], and Hawick High School[26].
What awards did Angus Deaton receive?
Honors received include Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel[28], Frisch Medal[29], BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award[30], and Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought[31].