page_title: Ralph Landau
section_title: Stanford University
hierarchical_section_title: Ralph Landau / Philanthropy / Stanford University
caption_attribution_description: English: Ralph Landau bldg at Stanford University, housing the Economics Department. Built circa 1994
context_page_description: Ralph Landau was a chemical engineer and entrepreneur active in the chemical and petrochemical industries. He is considered one of the top fifty foundational chemical engineers of the first half of the 20th century, and one of the 75 most distinguished contributors to chemical enterprise. He has published extensively on chemical engineering and holds a significant number of patents.
  In his 60s, he began a productive second career in economics at Stanford and Harvard Universities, examining economic theory, economic history and the application of technology in the chemical industry. His economic work focuses on understanding the political and economic environment necessary to encourage technological innovation. He published more than 143 papers and nine books.
context_section_description: He has also supported Stanford University.  The Landau Building at 579 Serra Mall, designed by Anshen + Allen Architects, was completed in 1994. The building originally housed the Economics department and the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR). As of 2010, SIEPR moved next door, and the Stanford Center on Longevity moved into the Landau Building.
caption: Ralph Landau building at Stanford University, housing the Economics Department.
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