Background
Christenson, Carroll Lawrence was born on May 9, 1902 in Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Christian A. and Louise (Larson) Christenson.
Christenson, Carroll Lawrence was born on May 9, 1902 in Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Christian A. and Louise (Larson) Christenson.
Bachelor of Philosophy Chicago, 1924, Doctor of Philosophy, 1931.
June 11, 1929; children—John Martin, Ann Louise. Instructor economics Indiana U., Bloomington, 1925-1927, became assistant professor economics, 1932, associate professor, 1935-1937, professor, 1937-1969, emeritus, 1969-1975, department chairman economics. 1945-1950, on leave 1933-1934 to act as economics adviser NRA, on leave to serve with OPA, 1941-1943, loaned to Republic of Costa Rica to aid in administration price control and rationing, 1944.
Visiting professor (summer), University of Wisconsin, 1947, University of Southern California, 1949.
Served as impartial arbitrator under various trade agreements, and as panel chairman War Labor Board. Fellow American Scandinavian Foundation, 1931-1932. Member American Economics Association, Mid-West Economics Association (president 1947).
Married Cornelia Vos. Children: John Martin, Ann Louise.