Economists born on June 28

Take a focused look at the economists born on June 28. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1940 Mohammad Yunus

  Mohammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, banker, economist, and civil society leader best known for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. His innovative approach has empowered millions of impoverished people, especially women, by providing small loans without requiring collateral. For his work, Yunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. [bio]