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