Paul McCracken (economist)
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| Paul McCracken | |
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 Paul McCracken in 1969, holding a slide rule. | |
| Born |
Paul Winston McCracken December 29, 1915 Richland, Iowa |
| Died |
August 3, 2012 (aged 96) Ann Arbor, Michigan[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | economist, presidential adviser |
| Known for | Advisor for economics |
| Spouse(s) | Emily Ruth Siler (1942–2005; her death) |
Paul Winston McCracken (December 29, 1915 – August 3, 2012) was an American economist born in Richland, Iowa. He held a M.A. from Harvard University in Economics and a B.A. from William Penn University.[2] He was the Edmund Ezra Day Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Business Administration, Economics, and Public Policy at the University of Michigan.[2] McCracken was chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisors from 1969 to 1971 under President Richard Nixon.[2] He chaired the American Enterprise Institute's Council of Academic Advisors and served as interim president of the institute in 1986.[2] He died on August 3, 2012 at age 96.[3]
References
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Paul W. McCracken". Nixon Library and Museum. Retrieved February 21, 2011.
- ↑ /http://www.bus.umich.edu/NewsRoom/ArticleDisplay.asp?news_id=24279/
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| Preceded by Arthur Melvin Okun |
Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors 1969-1971 |
Succeeded by Herbert Stein |
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| Preceded by William J. Baroody Jr. |
President of the American Enterprise Institute (interim) 1986 |
Succeeded by Christopher DeMuth |
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