Arthur Lewis
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Lewis was employed by Princeton University and Victoria University of Manchester. His field of expertise was economics. Throughout his career, Lewis received numerous awards, including the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, and was named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[7][8][9][10]. He was also honored as a Knight Bachelor[7][8][9][10].
In addition to these prestigious titles, Lewis received several honorary doctorates, including an honorary doctorate from the University of Dakar, an honorary doctorate from the Paul Cézanne University, and another honorary doctorate[7][8][9][10]. These honors reflect his significant contributions to the field of economics.
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Saint Lucia[9], United Kingdom[10]
- Field of work: economics[11]
- Employer: Princeton University[12], Victoria University of Manchester[13]
- Educated at: London School of Economics and Political Science[14]
- Doctoral advisor: Arnold Plant[15]
- Award received: Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel[16], Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[17], Knight Bachelor[18], honorary doctor of the University of Dakar[19], honorary doctor of the Paul Cézanne University[20], honorary doctorate[21]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22], The World Academy of Sciences[23], American Philosophical Society[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Arthur Lewis (economist)[26]
- Family name: Lewis[27]
- Given name: Arthur[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: Sir William Arthur Lewis[30]
- Interested in: economics[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Arthur Lewis include Lewis turning point[32], a concept[33].
Why It Matters
Arthur Lewis has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He is credited with the discovery of dual-sector model[36], an economic model[37]. Entities named for him include Lewis turning point[32], a concept[33].
FAQs
Where was Arthur Lewis born?
Arthur Lewis was born in Castries[2].
Where did Arthur Lewis die?
Arthur Lewis died in Bridgetown[4].
What did Arthur Lewis do for work?
Arthur Lewis worked as an economist[5], university teacher[6], and researcher[7].
Where did Arthur Lewis go to school?
Arthur Lewis was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[14].
What awards did Arthur Lewis receive?
Honors received include Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel[16], Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[17], Knight Bachelor[18], and honorary doctor of the University of Dakar[19].
What did Arthur Lewis discover?
Arthur Lewis is credited as discoverer of dual-sector model[36].