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William Nordhaus — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 31 May 1941 · Age: 85

How old is William Nordhaus?

William Nordhaus is 85 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 31 May 1941.

Nobel Prize-winning economist noted for work on climate change

Did you know?He created the first computer models capable of calculating the long-term economic impact of global warming on the world.

William Dawbney Nordhaus (born May 31, 1941) is an American economist. He was a Sterling Professor of Economics at Yale University, best known for his work in economic modeling and climate change, and a co-recipient of the 2018 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

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Age: 85
Status: Living

Born: May 31, 1941 · Albuquerque, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Science

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