Who among the following is the founder of World Economic Forum ?

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Q: 128 (IAS/2009)
Who among the following is the founder of World Economic Forum ?

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General Knowledge

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IAS

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{'world economic forum': [0, 1, 2, 4], 'klaus schwab': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'founder': [27, 0, 13, 12], 'john kenneth galbraith': [0, 0, 3, 0], 'paul krugman': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'robert zoellick': [0, 0, 3, 0]}

Option 1 is Klaus Schwab, who is indeed the founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The WEF is an international organization for public-private cooperation, and was established by Schwab in 1971.

Option 2 is John Kenneth Galbraith, an influential Canadian-American economist. He did not found the WEF, but is known for his books on economic topics, as well as his service with US administrations.

Option 3 is Robert Zoellick, an American banker and lawyer who served as the president of the World Bank. Although he was involved in global economic institutions, he did not found the WEF.

Option 4 is Paul Krugman, a renowned economist and columnist. While he has won the Noble Prize in Economic Sciences, he is not the founder of the WEF. However, his works and ideas have contributed significantly to economic discourse and policy.

In conclusion, Klaus Schwab is the correct answer as he founded the World Economic Forum, while the other individuals, despite their significant contributions to the field of economics, did not.