Lewis, W. Arthur (William Arthur), 1915-1991
Variant namesSir W. Arthur Lewis (1915-1991) was a pioneer in the field of economic development and a leading authority on economic growth in developing countries and associated political and social changes. He was a professor at the University of Manchester and Princeton University, advisor to many governments, including Ghana and countries in the Caribbean, and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies. Lewis, who was from the Caribbean, also broke through racial barriers in the academic world throughout his career. In 1979 Lewis was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Science.
From the description of W. Arthur Lewis Papers, 1892-1990 (bulk 1950-1990). (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 156056474
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| referencedIn | RISM Vertical Files, Bulk, 1960-2000, Bulk, 1960-2000 1900-2004 | New York University. Archives | |
| creatorOf | Lewis, Leon Ferdinand Earl, 1908-1994. Earl Lewis Memorabilia, 1937-1986 (1950-1957). | The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Main Library, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine | |
| referencedIn | Meier, Gerald M. Gerald Meier papers, 1928-2003. | Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library | |
| referencedIn | Meier, Gerald M. Papers, 1941-1998. | Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library | |
| creatorOf | Lewis, W. Arthur (William Arthur), 1915-1991. W. Arthur Lewis Papers, 1892-1990 (bulk 1950-1990). | Princeton University Library |
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| associatedWith | American Economic Association. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Caribbean Development Bank. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Lewis, Leon Ferdinand Earl, 1908-1994. | person |
| associatedWith | Meier, Gerald M. | person |
| associatedWith | Princeton University. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United Nations. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | University of the West Indies | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | World Bank. | corporateBody |
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| Developing countries | |||
| West Indies (Federation) | |||
| West Indies | |||
| Ghana |
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| Economic development |
| Economic history |
| Economics |
| Economics |
| Economists |
| International trade |
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Person
Birth 1915-01-23
Death 1991-06-15
Britons
English
