Kenneth Sokoloff
Kenneth Sokoloff | |
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| Born | July 27, 1952 |
| Died | May 21, 2007 (aged 54) |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania Harvard University |
| Known for | Economic history |
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| Fields | Economic History |
| Workplaces | UCLA |
| Robert Fogel | |
Kenneth Lee Sokoloff (July 27, 1952 – May 21, 2007) was an American economic historian who was broadly interested in the interaction between initial factor endowments, institutions, and economic growth. In particular, he examined the influence of factor endowments on economic development in the New World and the role of 19th century United States patent law in encouraging innovation.