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Some children are born to destiny. To demonstrate anything but brilliance shortly following birth with a family name like Bernoulli would be unimaginable. An academic pedigree opens doors for some that are closed for most others. Their family wealth and position assures them the best education at the most elite schools. From there, they enjoy academic careers at other elite schools that cater to the finest students. Few can overcome the challenge of lack of pedigree but succeed nonetheless. William Henry Meckling is one such exception.
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Armen Alchian, “Reminiscences of Errors — A Tribute in Honor of Dean William H. Meckling on his Retirement,” The Collected Works of Armen Alchian, vol. II, Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 1976.
Armen Alchian, “Reminiscences of Errors — A Tribute in Honor of Dean William H. Meckling on his Retirement,” The Collected Works of Armen Alchian, vol. II, Liberty Fund, Indianapolis, 1976.
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Read, C. (2015). The Early Years of William Henry Meckling. In: The Corporate Financiers. Great Minds in Finance. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137341280_31
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