George E. Barnett

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George E. Barnett
Born(1873-02-19)February 19, 1873
DiedJune 17, 1938(1938-06-17) (aged 65)
Nationality American
Institution Johns Hopkins University
Alma mater Johns Hopkins University
Randolph-Macon College
Doctoral
advisor
Sidney Sherwood

George Ernest Barnett (February 19, 1873 – June 17, 1938) was an American economist. He was a professor of economics at Johns Hopkins University from 1911 to 1938. In 1932, he served as president of the American Economic Association. [1]

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References

  1. "American Economic Association".