Adrien Ries, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Adrien Ries

Luxembourgian economist (1933-1991)

Date of Birth: 14-Jul-1933

Place of Birth: Bivels, Diekirch District, Luxembourg

Date of Death: 10-Oct-1991

Profession: lawyer, jurist, economist, poet lawyer

Nationality: Luxembourg

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Adrien Ries (14 July 1933 – 10 October 1991) was a Luxembourgian economist.
Much of his work revolved around transport economics, particularly the automobile, and the spatial implications of economic activity.
He was also responsible for coining the idea of 'Nordstad', a unified urban area in northern Luxembourg to decentralize economic activity from Luxembourg City and the Red Lands.
From 1982 to 1966 he worked for the European Commission as an economist.
He was also known as an avid hiker and author.