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He is noted for a wide range of contributions to many areas of economics. He developed the basic model of the Firm , devising the long and short run Cost Curves that are still a staple. He also introduced the terms Trade Creation and Trade Diversion in 1950.

Viner was a noted opponent of John Maynard Keynes during the Great Depression . While he agreed with the policies of government spending that Keynes pushed for, Viner argued that Keynes' analysis was flawed and would not stand in the long run.

He also made important contributions to the study of international trade and to economic history.

Viner often left academia to play a role in government, doing so frequently throughout his career.

At both Chicago and Princeton, Viner had a reputation as being one of the toughest professors, and many students were terrified by the prospect of studying under him.