Donald Winch

Donald Norman Winch, (15 April 1935 – 12 June 2017) was a British economist and academic. He was Professor of the History of Economics at the University of Sussex from 1969 to 2000, and its Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Arts and Social Studies) from 1986 to 1989.

Early life and education Winch was born on 15 April 1935 to Sidney and Iris Winch. he studied economics at the London School of Economics, University of London, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in 1956.

Academic career After teaching at the University of California (1959 to 1960), and at the University of Edinburgh (1960 to 1963), Winch joined the University of Sussex.

Honours In 1986, Winch was elected a Fellow of the British Academy (FBA). He was also an elected Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS).

Selected works