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Albert Rees

1921 – 1992

American economist

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About Albert Rees

Lived 1921 – 1992 (aged 71). Albert Rees was an American economist, university teacher, provost, adviser and chairperson.

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Council on Wage and Price Stability

The Council on Wage and Price Stability (COWPS or CWPS) Act was signed into law by President Ford in 1974, with Alfred E. Kahn replacing Rees as its head under the new administration. When Ronald Reagan took office in 1981, CWPS economists moved to the newly formed Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Some labor and economic regulator responsibilities merged back into their historic homes with the National Labor Relations Board and the Council of Economic Advisors.

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Important facts

Born

21 August 1921, New York City

Birth century

20th century

Died

5 September 1992, University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

Occupation

Economist, university teacher, provost, adviser, chairperson

Nationality

United States

Education

University of Chicago, Oberlin College

Positions held

President

Employers

Economic Advisory Council, Princeton University, University of Chicago, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Awards

Guggenheim Fellowship; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

People in Albert Rees's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Ronald Reagan

1911 – 2004

Television actor

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Albert Rees's

Alice Catherine Evans

Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert Rees?

American economist

When was Albert Rees born?

Albert Rees was born on 21 August 1921 in New York City.

When did Albert Rees die?

Albert Rees died on 5 September 1992 in University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro.

What was Albert Rees's occupation?

Albert Rees was an economist, university teacher, provost, adviser and chairperson.

What nationality was Albert Rees?

Albert Rees was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert Rees

· Wikidata: Q21597974

· DBpedia: Albert Rees

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Rees. https://biography.guide/albert-rees/

MLA: "Albert Rees." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albert-rees/.

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