Alexander Gerschenkron
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Summary
Alexander Gerschenkron is a human[1]. He was born in Odesa[2]. He was born on September 18, 1904[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on October 26, 1978[5]. He worked as an economist[6], economic historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Odesa[2].
- Alexander Gerschenkron passed away in Cambridge[4].
- Alexander Gerschenkron was born on September 18, 1904[3].
- Alexander Gerschenkron died on October 26, 1978[5].
- Alexander Gerschenkron held citizenship in United States[10].
- Alexander Gerschenkron held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
- Alexander Gerschenkron worked as an economist[6].
- Alexander Gerschenkron's professions included economic historian[7].
- Alexander Gerschenkron worked as a university teacher[8].
- Alexander Gerschenkron's field of work was economic history[12].
- Among Alexander Gerschenkron's employers was Harvard University[13].
- Among Alexander Gerschenkron's employers was University of California, Berkeley[14].
- Alexander Gerschenkron was employed by Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System[15].
- Alexander Gerschenkron was educated at University of Vienna[16].
- Alexander Gerschenkron's doctoral advisor was Hans Mayer[17].
- Alexander Gerschenkron received the Guggenheim Fellowship[18].
- Alexander Gerschenkron received the Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[19].
- Alexander Gerschenkron was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[20].
- Alexander Gerschenkron was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
- Alexander Gerschenkron was a member of American Philosophical Society[22].
- Alexander Gerschenkron is recorded as male[23].
- Alexander Gerschenkron's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Alexander Gerschenkron was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Austria[25].
- Alexander Gerschenkron supervised Deirdre McCloskey as a doctoral student[26].
- Alexander Gerschenkron supervised Paul A. David as a doctoral student[27].
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Origins and Family
Alexander Gerschenkron was born in Odesa[2]. He was born on September 18, 1904[3].
Education
Alexander Gerschenkron's education included a stint at University of Vienna[16]. His doctoral advisor was Hans Mayer[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include economist[6], economic historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Alexander Gerschenkron's field of work was economic history[12]. Employers include Harvard University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; University of California, Berkeley[14], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Berkeley[35]; and Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System[15], an independent agency of the United States government[36], in United States[37], founded in 1913[38], headquartered in Eccles Building[39]. Doctoral students include Deirdre McCloskey[26], an economist[40], b. 1942[41], of United States[42], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[43], specialised in economic history[44]; Paul A. David[27], an economist[45], 1935–2023[46], of United States[47], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[48], specialised in economics[49]; David J. Loschky[50], an economic historian[51]; Albert Fishlow[52], a political scientist[53], b. 1935[54], of United States[55], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[56], specialised in international relations[57]; Gregory Grossman[58], an economist[59], 1921–2014[60], of United States[61], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[62], specialised in economics[63]; and Egon Neuberger[64], a university teacher[65], 1925–2007[66], specialised in comparative economic systems[67].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], a fellowship grant[68], in United States[69], founded in 1925[70] and Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[19].
Personal Life
Alexander Gerschenkron was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Austria[25].
Death and Burial
Alexander Gerschenkron died on October 26, 1978[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexander Gerschenkron include Alexander Gerschenkron Prize[71], an award[72], founded in 1998[73].
Why It Matters
Alexander Gerschenkron has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
Entities named for him include Alexander Gerschenkron Prize[71], an award[72], founded in 1998[73].
His notable doctoral advisees include Gregory Grossman[75], an economist[76], 1921–2014[77], of United States[78], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[79], specialised in economics[80] and Deirdre McCloskey[81], an economist[82], b. 1942[83], of United States[84], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[85], specialised in economic history[86].
FAQs
Where was Alexander Gerschenkron born?
Alexander Gerschenkron was born in Odesa[2].
Where did Alexander Gerschenkron die?
Alexander Gerschenkron passed away in Cambridge[4].
What did Alexander Gerschenkron do for work?
Alexander Gerschenkron worked as economist[6], economic historian[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Alexander Gerschenkron go to school?
Alexander Gerschenkron was educated at University of Vienna[16].
What awards did Alexander Gerschenkron receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18] and Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[19].