Уилям Артър Люис Sir W. Arthur Lewis | 105 години от рождението на Уилям Артър Люис

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105 години от рождението на Уилям Артър Люис
Уилям Артър Люис
Celebrating Sir W. Arthur Lewis
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Уилям Артър Люис

105 години от рождението на Уилям Артър Люис

Today’s Doodle, illustrated by Manchester-based guest artist Camilla Ru, celebrates St Lucian economist, professor, and author Sir W Arthur Lewis, considered one of the pioneers in the field of modern development economics On this day in 1979, Lewis was jointly awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for his pioneering work to model the economic forces that impact developing countries William Arthur Lewis was born on January 23, 1915, in Castries on the Caribbean island of St Lucia, at the time a British colony Despite facing challenges with racial discrimination, in 1932 he won a government scholarship and set out to study at the London School of Economics, where he eventually earned a doctorate in industrial economics Lewis quickly ascended the ranks of academia and by 33 was a full professor—one of the highest distinctions of a tenured professor  Lewis shifted his focus to world economic history and economic development and in 1954 published his foundational article “Economic Development with Unlimited Supplies of Labour ” Among many valuable accomplishments, Lewis contributed influential work to the United Nations and shared his expertise as an adviser to governments in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean He also helped establish and served as the first president of the Caribbean Development Bank  In honor of his lifelong achievements, the British government knighted Lewis in 1963  Guest Artist Q&A with Camilla RuToday’s Doodle was illustrated by Manchester-based guest artist Camilla Ru Below, she shares her thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Q: Why was this topic meaningful to you personally? A: Arthur Lewis was an inspiring historical figure I think his vast influence on the development of so many countries’ economies was most inspiring to me, especially his willingness to teach and share his knowledge for the betterment of others  Q: Did you draw inspiration from anything in particular for this Doodle?A: I especially connected with his Caribbean roots and how he helped the economic growth of African countries I loved the fact that I could incorporate the vibrant colours from both cultures into the Doodle, as well as play around with mathematical elements to highlight his work as an economist and professor  Q: What do you hope people take away from your Doodle?A: I hope the artwork and Sir Arthur Lewis’s story help people understand the importance of sharing knowledge and how this can inspire others and aid in their growth  Early concepts and sketches of the Doodle below:  Like, Share and Subscribe to Doodle Catalog

Дата на публикация: 10 декември, 2020
Категория: Пътуване и събития
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