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Alvin Hansen

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American economist (1887-1975)

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Alvin Harvey Hansen was an American economist who taught at the University of Minnesota and was later a chair professor of economics at Harvard University. Often referred to as "the American Keynes", he was a widely read popular author on economic issues, and an influential advisor to the government on economic policy.

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1967Francis A. Walker Medal
1950Fellow of the Econometric Society
1928Guggenheim Fellowship
Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association
Fellow of the American Statistical Association

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Alvin Harvey Hansen was an American economist who taught at the University of Minnesota and was later a chair professor of economics at Harvard University. Often referred to as "the American Keynes", he was a widely read popular author on economic issues, and an influential advisor to the government on economic policy. Hansen helped create the Council of Economic Advisors and the Social Security system. He is best remembered today for introducing Keynesian economics in the United States in the 1930s and 40s.

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Lived 1887 to 1975 · aged 87
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