"J. E. Meade" (1907-1995) was widely known for his analysis on government's policies on taxes, spending, and interest rates that aff ected trade, trade policies, and economic welfare. In 1977 he was awarded the Noble Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Some of his works include "The Theory of International Economic Policy" (a two-volume set) and "Principals of Political Economy" (a four-volume set).