Paul Samuelson

Economics American 1915 – 2009 50 quotes

The first American Nobel laureate in economics, he helped create the neoclassical synthesis, integrating Keynesian and neoclassical ideas.

Quotes by Paul Samuelson

The beauty of mathematics in economics is its universality.

Foundations 1947

In correspondence with Keynes, I noted the importance of liquidity preference.

Letter 1936

Art and economics both deal with value creation.

Interview 1980

The neoclassical synthesis bridged old and new economics.

Book 1955

Life's meaning for me has been in advancing human welfare through economics.

Memoir 2000

Fiscal policy must be countercyclical to stabilize the economy.

Textbook 1948

A witty economist once said... well, that was me.

Self-reflection 1970

International economics is the study of interdependence.

Book 1964

In my Nobel speech, I thanked the giants on whose shoulders I stood.

Speech 1970

Wisdom comes from integrating economics with ethics.

Lecture 1995