About William J. Reilly
Lived 1899 – 1970 (aged 71). William J. Reilly was an economist.
William J. Reilly (March 6, 1899 – November 17, 1970) was an American economist, University Lecturer and writer who is best known for developing Reilly's law of retail gravitation which was named after him. He was the founder and director of the National Institute for Straight Thinking and author of several books in different fields such as marketing, philosophy and economics.
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Who was William J. Reilly?
economist (1899-1970)
When was William J. Reilly born?
William J. Reilly was born on 6 March 1899.
When did William J. Reilly die?
William J. Reilly died on 17 November 1970.
What was William J. Reilly's occupation?
William J. Reilly was an economist.
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