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Dirk Bernard Joseph Schouten
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D.B.J. Schouten (1982)
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| Born | 25 January 1923 |
| Died | 3 February 2018 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Institution | Tilburg University |
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Dirk Bernard Joseph Schouten, often called Dick, was a famous Dutch economist. He was born on January 25, 1923, and passed away on February 3, 2018. He taught economics at Tilburg University. Schouten was well-known for his work on understanding how big economies work. This is called macroeconomic modelling.
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Life and Work
Early Life and Education
Dirk Schouten was born in Frankfurt am Main on January 25, 1923. He studied at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. In 1950, he earned his PhD degree from this university. A PhD is a very high academic degree. It shows someone is an expert in their field. His main study was about how government money affects the economy.
Working as an Economist
After finishing his studies, Schouten continued to work. He joined the Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis. This is a special office in the Netherlands. It helps the government make smart choices about the economy.
In 1954, Schouten became a Professor at Tilburg University. He taught about economics and the history of economics. As a professor, he guided many students who were also working on their PhDs. Some of his students included Theo van de Klundert, Piet A. Verheyen, Ad Kolnaar, and Wim van den Goorbergh.
Important Roles
Schouten was also a very important person in the Social-Economic Council. He was a "crown member" from 1958 to 1992. This council gives advice to the Dutch government. It helps make decisions about jobs, wages, and other economic issues.
In 1975, he was chosen to be a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. This is a very respected group in the Netherlands. It includes the best scientists and artists in the country.
Retirement and Legacy
Dirk Schouten retired from his teaching job at Tilburg University in 1988. He had a long and successful career. He helped many students and advised the government. He passed away on February 3, 2018, when he was 95 years old.
