Manfred Max-Neef
Chilean economist (1932–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Artur Manfred Max Neef (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmaɱfɾeð maks]; 26 October 1932 – 8 August 2019) was a Chilean economist of German descent. Max-Neef was born in Valparaíso, Chile. He started his career as a professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley in the early 1960s. He was known for his taxonomy of fundamental human needs and human scale development. In 1983, he was awarded the Right Livelihood Award for "revitalising small and medium-sized communities through 'Barefoot Economics'."[1]
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Max and the second or maternal family name is Neef.
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Manfred Max-Neef | |
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Born | Artur Manfred Max Neef (1932-10-26)26 October 1932 |
Died | 8 August 2019(2019-08-08) (aged 86) Valdivia, Chile |
Nationality | Chilean |
Alma mater | University of Chile |
Awards | Right Livelihood Award |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Economics |
Institutions | University of California, Berkeley |
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