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Otto Nathan

1893 – 1987

American economist

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Lived 1893 – 1987 (aged 93). Otto Nathan was a German and American economist and university teacher.

Otto Nathan (1893–1987) was an economist who taught at Princeton University (1933–35), New York University (1935–42), Vassar College (1942–44), and Howard University (1946–52).

Nathan was a close friend of Albert Einstein for many years and was designated by Einstein as co-trustee of his literary estate with Helen Dukas.

Publications Otto Nathan was the author of the following books: Nazi War Finance and Banking: Our Economy in War. Cambridge, Massachusetts: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1944. Paperback: The Nazi Economic System: Germany's Mobilization for War. New York: Russell & Russell, 1971. Hardcover textbook: , Preface by Bertrand Russell. Editions: 1960. New York: Simon & Schuster 1968. New York: Schocken Books. Paperback: 1975. New York: Schocken Books. Hardcover: 1981. New York and Avenel, New Jersey: Avenel Publishing. Hardcover:

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Birth century
Education
Vassar College
Employers
Princeton University, New York University, Howard University, Vassar College

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Otto Nathan?

American economist (1893-1987)

When was Otto Nathan born?

Otto Nathan was born on 15 July 1893 in Bingen am Rhein.

When did Otto Nathan die?

Otto Nathan died on 27 January 1987 in New York City.

What was Otto Nathan's occupation?

Otto Nathan was an economist and university teacher.

What nationality was Otto Nathan?

Otto Nathan was German and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otto Nathan

· Wikidata: Q88911

· DBpedia: Otto Nathan

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