Leonid Hurwicz
Leonid Hurwicz
Leonid "Leo" Hurwiczwas a Polish economist and mathematician active in the United States. He originated incentive compatibility and mechanism design, which show how desired outcomes are achieved in economics, social science and political science. Interactions of individuals and institutions, markets and trade are analyzed and understood today using the models Hurwicz developed. To date, Leonid Hurwicz is the oldest Nobel Laureate, having received the prize at the age of 90...
NationalityPolish
ProfessionEconomist
Date of Birth21 August 1917
CountryPoland