In memoriam: Gary S. Becker, 1930-2014.
The Becker-Posner blog is terminated.
Richard A. Posner
05/10/2014
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The best way the US Government could honor Gary Becker would be by carrying out what he openly wished through his last post. I sincerely hope this happens.
Posted by: Gonzalo | 05/12/2014 at 09:27 AM
John Cassidy republishes a 2010 interview he did to him in memorial:
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/johncassidy/2014/05/postscript-gary-becker-1930-2014.html
Posted by: Gonzalo | 05/12/2014 at 12:35 PM
RIP
Thank you both for everything you do and have done. I loved this blog and will miss it dearly. The world needs more people like the 2 of you.
Posted by: DESTRO | 05/14/2014 at 01:08 PM
I live in Chile. I've read countless post from you both. It's refreshing to read well written articles, about the most important issues that affect us all, and hear sound opinions based on hard facts.
I will miss you Becker. Keep the thinking, Posner.
Thanks.
Posted by: Thomas Armstrong | 05/14/2014 at 02:54 PM
I will miss you
Posted by: Gwang Min Kim | 05/14/2014 at 11:11 PM
While I took only one course with Professor Becker, I'm very sad to receive this news. My deepest condolences go out to Judge Posner on the loss of his friend and colleague.
Posted by: El__Macho | 05/15/2014 at 01:53 PM
RIP Prof Becker. I've been a big fan of this blog since I was introduced to it a couple years ago. Thanks for all commentary you guys have provided - it's helped greatly with my understanding of economics.
Posted by: Trevor Andersen | 05/15/2014 at 05:19 PM
Great work by both of you. We'll miss your useful contribution to policy discussions. RIP, Gary Becker.
Posted by: Mark Wilson | 06/09/2014 at 07:25 AM
RIP Professor Becker, the world has lost an incredibly unique and creative intellect.
This blog and the honest, thoughtful and challenging perspectives of its authors are a significant contribution to our desire to better understand economics and human behaviour.
I will greatly miss the quality of insights posted here throughout the years and hope that the website will continue to be hosted for future readers.
Posted by: Winston Ong | 06/21/2014 at 12:32 AM
How I have dearly loved the writing in this Blog. Professor Becker was a luminary in the world of academia - we have lost a truly brilliant thinker. A charming, magical story -- how he met his wife. I look forward to holding a copy of the book containing the Blog articles. No words can know your grief Judge Posner.
Posted by: Sandra Schwab | 06/26/2014 at 06:03 PM
Farewell!! May your words live forever.
Posted by: Larrymwalkerjr | 07/18/2014 at 06:14 PM
Thank you both for everything you do and have done. I loved this blog and will miss it dearly. The world needs more people like the 2 of you
Posted by: bestmishu | 09/22/2014 at 02:24 AM
Thank you both for everything you do and have done. I loved this blog and will miss it dearly. The world needs more people like the 2 of you
Posted by: bestmishu | 09/22/2014 at 02:25 AM
May your Soul Rest in Peace. Your memory will always be fresh through your wise words.
Posted by: 1stpersonalinjuryattorneysandiego.wordpress.com | 09/23/2014 at 05:57 AM
While I took only one course with Professor Becker, I'm very sad to receive this news. My deepest condolences go out to Judge Posner on the loss of his friend and colleague.好秘书
Posted by: bestmishu | 10/17/2014 at 07:46 PM
I'm an avid reader of Professor Becker's blog. Thanks for everything sir. May you rest in peace. Your work will always be cherished worldwide.
Posted by: John Carter | 12/18/2014 at 12:06 AM