Richard Kahn

Richard Kahn was a British economist best known for his work with the economist Joan Robinson on the Cambridge Capital Controversy, which examined the complexities of measuring capital and value in economic systems. His research contributed to understanding how capital’s role affects economic growth and distribution. Kahn’s work emphasized the importance of clear definitions and careful analysis in economic theory, especially regarding the measurement of capital. Although he was less publicly known than some of his contemporaries, his scholarly contributions have influenced debates on economic modeling and the foundations of macroeconomic theory.