Gary Becker net worth and salary: Gary Becker is a Teacher who has a net worth of $6 Million. Gary Becker was born in in December 2, 1930. Known for his work in the fields of social and family economics, this University of Chicago professor received the 1992 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences as well as the 2007 Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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🎂 Gary Becker - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Gary Becker is 93 years, 11 months and 23 days old. Gary Becker will celebrate 94rd birthday on a Monday 2nd of December 2024. Below we countdown to Gary Becker upcoming birthday.

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Popular As	Gary Becker
Occupation	Teacher
Age	93 years old
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Born	December 2, 1930 (Pennsylvania)
Birthday	December 2
Town/City	Pennsylvania
Nationality	Pennsylvania

🌙 Zodiac

Gary Becker’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Gary Becker was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

About

Known for his work in the fields of social and family economics, this University of Chicago professor received the 1992 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences as well as the 2007 Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Before Fame

After graduating from Princeton University in the early 1950s, he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. During the late 1950s and a portion of the 1960s, he held a professorship at Columbia University.

Trivia

He devised the "rotten kid theorem," a family economics idea that explains altruism in terms of the economic theory of utility.

Family Life

With his first wife, Doria Slote, he raised daughters named Judy and Catherine. Following Slote's 1970 death, he married Middle East historian Guity Nashat and became the stepfather of Michael and Cyrus Claffey.

Associated With

He and philosopher Jeremy Bentham both studied the causes and prevention of crime. Bentham's rational choice theory, unlike Becker's work, expresses an optimistic view of human nature and posits that crime can be completely eradicated.