Background
Edwards, Alfred Leroy was born on August 9, 1920 in Key West, Florida, United States. Son of Eddie E. and Kathleen L. Edwards.
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Alfred Leroy Edwards
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Alfred Leroy Edwards, American economist. Postdoctoral fellow Ford Foundation, 1957; Postdoctoral fellow University Michigan, 1958; Danforth Faculty fellow, 1956. Trustee Western Michigan University Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Economics Association, National Economics Association.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Livingstone College, Salisbury, North Carolina, 1948; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1957.
Career
Special assistant to commander, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, 1973-1974;
deputy assistant secretary agriculture, 1963-1974;
assistant professor economics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1957-1960;
professor, Michigan State University, since 1974;
director research, Michigan State University (Graduate School Business Administration), since 1974;
professor emeritus business administration, University of Michigan, since 1991. Economics advisor to, Nigeria, 1960-1962. Member of advisory committee equal opportunity Department Agriculture, 1979.
Director Security Bankcorp., Southgate, Michigan. Consultant infield.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee Western Michigan University Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Economics Association, National Economics Association.
Connections
Married Willie Mae Lewis, June 4, 1949. Children— Beryl L., Alfred Leroy.
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Born
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Died
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Presbyterian
Education
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1948
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1949
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1957
Career
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1957 - 1960
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1973 - 1974