An economist who brought reams of evidence to bear against the conventional wisdom about the dangers of population growth and resource consumption, Julian Lincoln Simon (1932–1998) was born in Newark, New Jersey, on February 12; he attended...

This article is about the economist Julian Simon. For the Spanish motorcycle racer, see Julián Simón. Julian Lincoln Simon (February 12, 1932–February 8, 1998) was a professor of business administration at the University of Maryland and a...