Background
Alexander, Arthur Jacob was born on October 6, 1936 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Howard R. and Sylvia (Eisner) Alexander.
Alexander, Arthur Jacob was born on October 6, 1936 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Howard R. and Sylvia (Eisner) Alexander.
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1958. Master of Science, London School of Economics, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University, 1969.
Systems analyst International Business Machines Corporation, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1960-1963. Research economist Rand Corporation, Santa Monica, California, 1968-1990. President Japan Economic Institute, Washington, 1990—2001.
Visiting professor University of California at Los Angeles, 1988-1990, George Mason University, 1998-2000, Georgetown University, since 2000, Johns Hopkins University, since 2006. Member United States Army Science Board, Washington, 1978-1982. Research associate International Institute Strategic Studies, London, 1976-1977.
With United States Army, 1959-1960. Member International Institute Strategic Studies.
Married Elaine Averich, August 25, 1963. Children: Sarah, Jonathan.