Essential Coase: Who Was Ronald Coase?

Ronald Coase was one of the 20th century&most influential economists and he made significant contributions not only in economics, but also social and political science, legal studies and business management, among other disciplines. After teaching in Britain, Coase&academic work brought him to the University of Virginia and then the University of Chicago&law department, where he would remain for the rest of this career. In 1991, Coase was awarded the Nobel prize in economics. Watch this video to learn more, and visit www.EssentialCoase.org.