About William Wolman
Lived 1927 – 2011 (aged 83). William Wolman was an economist.
William "Bill" Wolman (December 14, 1927 – December 5, 2011) was a longtime chief economist at BusinessWeek magazine, and a frequent commentator on CNBC. Journalism awards presented to Bill Wolman include the John Hancock Award, National Magazine Award, Deadline Club Award and University of Missouri Journalism Award. On CNBC, Wolman often paired with Neil Cavuto, acting as a taciturn foil to Cavutos more outspoken demeanour.
Born in Montreal, Canada, Wolman attended McGill University and went on to Stanford University to complete a Ph.D. in economics before he joined the economics staff at Business Week Magazine in 1960. He was married to the economist Anne Colamosca, with whom he often collaborated.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in William Wolman's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William Wolman's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Wolman?
American economist and commentator
When was William Wolman born?
William Wolman was born on 14 December 1927.
When did William Wolman die?
William Wolman died on 5 December 2011.
What was William Wolman's occupation?
William Wolman was an economist.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Wolman. https://biography.guide/william-wolman/
MLA: "William Wolman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-wolman/.
Chicago: "William Wolman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-wolman/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:58 UTC