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William John Fellner

1905 – 1983

Hungarian economist and author

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About William John Fellner

Lived 1905 – 1983 (aged 78). William John Fellner was a Hungarian and American economist, statistician, university teacher and writer.

William John Fellner (born Fellner Vilmos on May 31, 1905 – September 15, 1983) was a Hungarian-American economist and Sterling Professor of Economics at Yale University from 1952 until his retirement in 1973. Born in Budapest, Austria-Hungary, he studied at the University of Budapest, the ETH Zurich and the Frederick William University in Berlin, where he received his Ph.D. in economics in 1929. Fellner served on the Council of Economic Advisers from 1973 to 1975.

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Important facts

Born
31 May 1905, Budapest
Birth century
20th century
Died
15 September 1983, Washington, D.C.
Occupation
Economist, statistician, university teacher, writer
Nationality
Hungary, United States
Education
Eötvös Loránd University, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Positions held
President
Employers
University of California, Berkeley
Awards
Bernhard Harms Prize; Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association; Fellow of the Econometric Society
Also known as
William Fellner

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William John Fellner?

Hungarian economist and author (1905-1983)

When was William John Fellner born?

William John Fellner was born on 31 May 1905 in Budapest.

When did William John Fellner die?

William John Fellner died on 15 September 1983 in Washington, D.C..

What was William John Fellner's occupation?

William John Fellner was an economist, statistician, university teacher and writer.

What nationality was William John Fellner?

William John Fellner was Hungarian and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William John Fellner

· Wikidata: Q1622803

· DBpedia: William Fellner

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