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Education and Its Consequences: My Philosophy of Life

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In this collection of autobiographical essays, 26 prominent scholars detail their professional development, while offering insight into their lives and philosophies. With candor and humor they relate how they came to the field of economics, as well as how their views have evolved over the years.
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  • Victor R. Fuchs, 1993. "Education and Its Consequences: My Philosophy of Life," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 37(2), pages 17-24, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:37:y:1993:i:2:p:17-24
    DOI: 10.1177/056943459303700203
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    1. Victor R. Fuchs, 1969. "Production and Productivity in the Service Industries," NBER Books, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc, number fuch69-1.
    2. Victor R. Fuchs, 1972. "Essays in the Economics of Health and Medical Care," NBER Books, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc, number fuch72-1.
    3. Joseph P. Newhouse, 1992. "Distinguished Fellow: In Honor of Victor Fuchs," Journal of Economic Perspectives, American Economic Association, vol. 6(3), pages 179-189, Summer.
    4. Victor R. Fuchs, 1968. "The Service Economy," NBER Books, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc, number fuch68-1.
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