About Karl Brandt
Lived 1899 – 1975 (aged 76). Karl Brandt was a German economist, university teacher, agronomist, consultant and adviser.
Karl Brandt (January 9, 1899 – July 8, 1975) was a German-American agricultural economist.
Brandt was born in Essen. He fled from Germany to the U.S. in 1933, shortly after the Nazi regime came to power. He was successively a professor and researcher at the New School for Social Research, the American Institute for Food Distribution, and Stanford University (where he was affiliated with the Hoover Institution).
Brandt was one of the founding members of the Mont Pelerin Society in 1947.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Brandt?
American economist
When was Karl Brandt born?
Karl Brandt was born on 9 January 1899 in Essen.
When did Karl Brandt die?
Karl Brandt died on 8 July 1975 in Menlo Park.
What was Karl Brandt's occupation?
Karl Brandt was an economist, university teacher, agronomist, consultant and adviser.
What nationality was Karl Brandt?
Karl Brandt was German.
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· DBpedia: Karl Brandt (economist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Brandt. https://biography.guide/karl-brandt-economist/
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