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Debreu, Gerard (1921–2004)

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This article surveys the life and work of Gerard Debreu. Although his research was largely confined to general equilibrium theory and welfare economics, the influence of his work can be seen throughout contemporary economics.

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    Lawrence E. Blume

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Blume, L.E. (2018). Debreu, Gerard (1921–2004). In: The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-349-95189-5_2255

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