Richard H. Thaler Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Public biography details about Richard H. Thaler have not been widely published.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Richard H. Thaler
• Profession: Famous Person
• Current Title: Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics
• Specialization: Academic / Educator and Author / Writer
• Age: 80 years old
• Date of Birth: September 12, 1945
• Place of Birth: East Orange, New Jersey
• Nationality: American
• Spouse / Partner: France Leclerc
• Marital Status: Married

Richard H. Thaler Age

Richard H. Thaler is 81 years old (estimated). He was born in 1945, but the exact date of birth has not been publicly disclosed.

Richard H. Thaler Height

Richard H. Thaler's height has not been publicly reported.

Richard H. Thaler Weight

Richard H. Thaler's weight has not been publicly reported.

Education

He attended institutions including Case Western Reserve University and University of Rochester.

• Education 1
  • Institution Name: Case Western Reserve University
  • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
  • Field of Study: Economics
  • Period: 1967
• Education 2
  • Institution Name: University of Rochester
  • Qualification: PhD
  • Field of Study: Economics
  • Period: 1974

Career & Work

He has worked as Professor at University of Chicago. His work has included experience in Chicago, IL.

• Professor at University of Chicago
  • Period: 1995–Present
  • Location: Chicago, IL

Rise to Fame

• Awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences (2017)

Notable Works

Notable works include Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics and Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness.

Books

• Book: Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics (Author, 2015)
• Book: Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness (Co-author, 2008)

Awards & Achievements

• Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences — Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
  Contributions to behavioral economics

Richard H. Thaler Salary

Richard H. Thaler receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Famous Person in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.

Richard H. Thaler Net Worth

Richard H. Thaler's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a public figure.

Richard H. Thaler Family & Relationships

Richard H. Thaler is married to France Leclerc.

• Father: Alan Maurice Thaler
• Mother: Roslyn Thaler

Lesser Known Facts

• He made a cameo appearance as himself in the 2015 film 'The Big Short' to explain synthetic CDOs.

Richard H. Thaler Facts

Personal Information

• Full Name: Richard H. Thaler
• Gender: Male
• Occupation: Famous Person
• Nationality: American
• Living Status: Alive
• Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

• Date of Birth: September 12, 1945
• Age: 80
• Birthday: September 12
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Place of Birth: East Orange, New Jersey

Measurements

• Height: Not publicly disclosed
• Weight: Not publicly disclosed
• Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

• Father: Alan Maurice Thaler
• Mother: Roslyn Thaler
• Marital Status: Married
• Spouse / Partner: France Leclerc

Net Worth & Income

• Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
• Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
• Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
• Source of Income: Employment

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• Cass Sunstein (Collaborator • Co-author of Nudge)

Online Presence

• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/R_Thaler