Who gets an “RIP” on Marginal Revolution?

A few of you have been asking me this.  The core standards are as follows:

1. Most notable figures in economics.  MR has many economist readers, and these deaths are not usually well-publicized by mainstream media.

2. A cultural figure I feel more of you should know about.  Various figures from say African music or foreign cinema might be examples here.

3. A person who, if even at a distance, has played some special role in my life.

Someone who would not get a mention would be, for instance, a leading footballer.  I figure any of you who care already will be hearing about the death.

I also discriminate against suicides, as I consider suicide both a sin and as having (in most cases) high negative externalities on others.  I am not so inclined to honor or glorify those who have killed themselves.

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