Jacob Mincer: A Pioneer of Modern Labor Economics

BY SHOSHANA GROSSBARD In 2004, the Society of Labor Economists announced its first Award for Lifetime Achievement in Labor Economics. Jacob Mincer and Gary Becker were the - recipients. The award was then renamed the Jacob Mincer Award. Two years earlier, Mincer was the first to win the IZA Award in Labor Economics. These awards recognize Mincer’s primary role in shaping labor economics, but they only hint at the breadth of his reputation and accomplishments: he is a member of the National ...