Jan Tinbergen (1903-1994) Econometric Institute Report EI 2006-09 by Peter A. Cornelisse Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands Email: cornelisse@few.eur.nl and Herman K. van Dijk Econometric Institute and Tinbergen Institute Erasmus University Rotterdam Email: hkvandijk@few.eur.nl (February 2006) Abstract Jan Tinbergen was the first Nobel Laureate in Economics in 1969.
This paper presents a brief survey of his many contributions to economics, in particular to macroeconometric modelling, business cycle analysis, economic policy making, development economics, income distribution, international economic integration and the optimal regime. It further emphasizes his desire to contribute to the solution of urgent socio-economic problems and his passion for a more humane world. pdf full