eral contributions to other areas of economics. He wrote several books that gave insight into unemployment and he frequently challenged the ideas of John Keynes. Pigou did not change the way that people thought about economics; instead he helped people to begin thinking about problems in a systematic way. He accomplished this through his many years of lectures and writing, which created immense influence. My Thoughts and Opinions on the Life and Works of A.C. PigouIn my opinion, Arthur Cecil Pigou was somewhat of a genius in his field of economics. Just the amount of books and other writings he had completed during his lifetime suggests this to me. He seems to have led an amazing life. He was a respected individual who must have influenced many economists during the early 1900s over in England. He practically created most of the ideas that are basic to welfare economics. His creation of the real balance effect itself stands him apart from many economists.I find it weird that Pigou was at one time a great speaker, but was later on in life somewhat of a shy person. It was always my belief that a person would either stay one way or the other through their life. After doing this research on Pigou, I think that he must be an underrated economist. I have taken two economics courses so far and have not heard mention of his name even once. My overall opinion is that Arthur Pigou was a very good economist. He stood apart from the rest at his time and wasnt afraid to challenge the economic beliefs of his peers. He accomplished a great deal in not only economics, but in other areas as well. In school, he not only excelled in academics, but in athletics as well. He worked a long time and kept true to one profession. Though I will never get the chance to meet A.C. Pigou, I respect him. Not only because he was a good economist, but because he was also a well-rounded individual....
