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By Charles Bottage

Updated 26 May 2023

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British economist; life peer (1914-1981)

Barbara Ward is ...

Dead

Born	23 May 1914 in Heworth
Died	31 May 1981 in Lodsworth
Age	67 years
Cause	cancer

Sex or gender	female
Country of citizenship	United Kingdom and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Manner of death	natural causes
Occupation	economist, journalist, writer and politician
Position held	Member of the House of Lords
Awards	Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding, Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Albert Medal, honorary doctorate at the Laval University, AAAS Fellow and honorary doctor of the University of Alberta
Member of	American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Educated at	University of Paris and Somerville College

About Barbara Ward

Barbara Ward was a British economist and life peer who left an indelible mark on the world of economics and international relations. Born on May 23, 1914, in York, England, Ward was a trailblazer in her field, known for her groundbreaking work on development economics and her advocacy for the global poor.

Ward's career began in the 1940s, when she worked as an economist for the British government. She quickly gained a reputation as a brilliant thinker and writer, and her work caught the attention of the international community. In 1948, she published her first book, "The International Share-Out," which argued for a more equitable distribution of resources among nations.

Over the next few decades, Ward continued to write and speak on issues related to development economics and international relations. She was a frequent contributor to publications like The Economist and The New York Times, and she served as an advisor to several governments and international organizations.

Ward's most famous book, "Spaceship Earth," was published in 1966 and became a bestseller. In it, she argued that the world's resources were finite and that humanity needed to work together to ensure their sustainable use. The book was a precursor to the modern environmental movement and helped to popularize the concept of "sustainability."

In recognition of her contributions to economics and international relations, Ward was made a life peer in 1976, taking the title Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth. She continued to work and write until her death in 1981.

Ward's legacy lives on today, as her ideas and insights continue to shape the way we think about development, sustainability, and global cooperation. She was a true visionary, and her work remains as relevant and important today as it was when she first began writing.

References:

- "Barbara Ward, Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., n.d. Web. 22 June 2021.

- "Barbara Ward." The Guardian. Guardian News & Media, 28 May 2009. Web. 22 June 2021.

- "Barbara Ward." The New York Times. The New York Times Company, n.d. Web. 22 June 2021.