Myrdal
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Alva (Reimer) 1902–86, Swedish sociologist and diplomat (wife of Gunnar Myrdal): shared Nobel Peace Prize 1982 with Alfonso García Robles.
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(Karl) Gunnar 1898–1987, Swedish sociologist and economist (husband of Alva Myrdal): shared Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 1974 with Friedrich Hayek.
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“We deal with millions of dollars here. $150,000 is like a drop in the bucket to protect our children,” Myrdal said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023
In Cox’s reading of Myrdal, caste exists as an independent force, directing the energies and activities of Black and white people alike.
From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2021
The changes from the original proposals were positive for public finances and the economic recovery, said Myrdal Gunarto, an economist with Maybank Indonesia.
From Reuters • Oct. 6, 2021
Myrdal said a one-size-fits all solution doesn’t always work.
From Washington Times • Jan. 7, 2021
By the end of the 1930's this concept had produced a fundamental change in civil rights tactics and created the new mood of assertiveness that Myrdal found in the black community.
From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.
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