Christopher John Ruhm

Background

Ruhm, Christopher John was born on April 26, 1955 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of John Felix and Maria Bertha (Kirs) Ruhm.

Education

Bachelor, University of California, Davis, 1978; Master of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1984.

Career

Teaching and research associate University California, Berkeley, 1980-1984. Assistant professor Boston University, 1984-1991. Associate professor University North Carolina, Greensboro, 1991-1994, professor, since 1994, senior staff economist council economic advisors, 1996—1997.

Research associate National Bureau Economic Research, since 1994. Research fellow Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1988—1990.

Achievements

• Christopher John Ruhm has been listed as a noteworthy Economics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Economic Association, International Health Economics Association, Society Labor Economists, Southern Economic Association (board trustees).

Interests

• Avocations: running, biking, skiing, theater.

Connections

Married Maryanna Robin Williams, May 6, 1989. Children: William Christopher, Peter Thomas.

Father:

John Felix Ruhm

Mother:

Maria Bertha (Kirs) Ruhm

Spouse:

Maryanna Robin Williams

child:

Peter Thomas Ruhm

child:

William Christopher Ruhm