Economists who died on April 29

Take a focused look at the economists who passed away on April 29. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2006 John Kenneth Galbraith

  John Kenneth Galbraith was a Canadian-American economist, public official, and diplomat, renowned for his influence on 20th-century economic thought and his advocacy of government intervention in the economy. [bio]