Economists born on October 15

Take a focused look at the economists born on October 15. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1908 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]