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Gerard Debreu was a French mathematician who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to economic theory. His work focused on general equilibrium theory and mathematical economics, significantly advancing the understanding of economic systems and market behavior. Debreu's theoretical innovations have had a lasting influence on both economics and mathematics.
"The dark outside world of Paris under German occupation exerted a strong containing pressure."
"I had become interested in economics, an interest that was transformed into a lifetime dedication when I met with the mathematical theory of general economic equilibrium."
"The Cowles Commission was the optimal environment for the type of research that I wanted to do."
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