Visionary economist Tony Thirlwall passed away on November 8, 2023, at the age of 82. His cause of death was not stated.
Tony Thirlwall Wife
Thirlwall’s wife is unknown. He was married in 1966 and got seperated from his wife in 1986.
Tony Thirlwall Children
Thirlwall is survived by two children – Lawrence and Alexandra.
Who Was Tony Thirlwall?
Tony Thirlwall was a British economist and Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Kent.
Thirlwall’s contributions spanned the spectrum of economic disciplines, from regional economics to the intricate analyses of unemployment, inflation, and balance of payments theory.
His expertise in growth and development economics, especially concerning developing countries, showcased a commitment to understanding and addressing global economic disparities.
A prolific author, Thirlwall penned the bestselling textbook “Economics of Development: Theory and Evidence” (Palgrave Macmillan), now in its ninth edition.
Beyond his academic pursuits, he served as the biographer and literary executor of the renowned Cambridge economist Nicholas Kaldor, preserving and extending the legacy of economic thought.
Thirlwall’s Law stands as perhaps his most notable contribution, revealing the intricate connection between a country’s long-run balance of payments equilibrium and the approximation of its national income growth.