Homer Jones (economist)
Homer Jones | |
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| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1986 (aged 79–80) |
| Nationality | American |
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| Institution | University of Chicago Rutgers University |
Homer Jones (1906–1986) was an American economist.
In the course of his career, Jones spent time at
Federal Reserve System because of its espousal of monetarism.[1]
Milton Friedman, who studied under Jones at Rutgers, credited Jones' encouragement for his decision to become an economist.[1]
The St. Louis Fed sponsors the annual Homer Jones Memorial Lecture Series in his memory. Speakers have included
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.[2]
References
- ^ a b "About Homer Jones". Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
- ^ "Homer Jones Memorial Lecture Series". Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
External links
- Homer Jones Memorial Lecture, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
- Homer Jones Papers Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Duke University
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