Arthur Edward Burns

Background

Burns, Arthur Edward was born on September 3, 1908 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of William Thomas and Anne (Bruns) Burns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of California, 1931; Master of Arts, University of California, 1934; Doctor of Philosophy, George Washington University, 1935.

Career

Instructor, George Washington University, 1934-1935; assistant professor, George Washington University, 1935-1937; associate professor, George Washington University, 1937-1940; Adjunct Professor, George Washington University, 1940-1945; professor economics, George Washington University, 1945-1974; professor emeritus, George Washington University, 1974-1986; acting dean, School Government, 1946-1949; dean, School Government, 1949-1957; dean, chairman graduate council, School Government, 1957-1967; dean, Graduate School Arts and Sciences, 1967-1974; director academic planning, Consortium of Universities, Washington, 1974-1975; economics consultant on profit renegotiation, 1972-1986. Visiting professor economics University of California, summer 1949, Getulio Vargus Foundation. National.faculty economics science U. Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, 1952.

Economist Federal Emergency Relief Administration, 1934-1935. Economist, assistant director research World Pet Association, 1935-1940, adviser, 1941-1942. Special consultant OPA, 1942-1943.

Deputy director Office of Materials and Facilities, War Food Administration, 1943-1945. Cons.White House Office, 1957-1960, Renegotiation Board, 1961-1972, United States-P.R. Status Commission, 1965-1966. Visiting lecturer Industrial College Armed Forces, 1950-1986.

Public member Foreign Service Selection Board, Department State, 1951. Consultant Fgn.Operations Administration, International Cooperation Administration, 1953-1957, Operations Research Office, 1951-1960, Italian Government, Rome, 1955.

Achievements

• Arthur Edward Burns has been listed as a noteworthy Economist by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Federal Work, Security, and Relief Programs. Works Progress Administration, Division of Social Research, Research Monograph XXIV
  • Federal Work, Security and Relief Programs (Research Monograph, Vol 24)

Membership

Member American Economic Association, Artus, Delta Phi Epsilon (national president 1948-1950) Clubs: Cosmos.

Connections

Married Marcella Eugenie Wyss, October 30, 1933. 1 son, Robert Lee.

Father:

William Thomas Burns

Mother:

Anne (Bruns) Burns

Spouse:

Marcella Eugenie Wyss