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This book consists of essays on the 45 economists who have served on teh CEA, covering their economic and political programs and ideas as well as their lives. . . . This new biographical dictionary is an authoritative and substantive reference source covering federal economic policy since World War II through biographical information on the various economic advisers appointed in this period. Reference Books Bulletin The more than 40 biographical essays in this volume are written by practicing scholars of economics, and are presented in alphabetical order. They provide comprehensive pictures of the council members, analyzing their ideas and their influence on both economic theory and governmental policy. An appendix details council membership during each presidential administration, allowing a clear understanding of the degree to which the advice and actions of particular individuals were effective. Council membership has traditionally been considered a prestigious assignment: consequently, the biographies collected in this directory represent a substantial group of the country's most important economists.Product Identifiers
PublisherABC-Clio
ISBN-139780313225543
eBay Product ID (ePID)88961905
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SubjectEconomics, Business
Publication Year1988
Number of Pages371 Pages
Publication NameBiographical Directory of the Council of Economic Advisers
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorBernard S. Katz
FormatHardcover
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
EditorBernard S. Katz