Background
Smith, Dan Throop was born on November 20, 1907 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Elbert Ellis and Olive (Cole) Smith.
economist educator government official
Smith, Dan Throop was born on November 20, 1907 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Elbert Ellis and Olive (Cole) Smith.
Student, University London, 1928-1929.
Director American Advertising Federation Statistical General United States Air Force, 1943-1945. Assistant to secretary Department Treasury, 1953-1955, special.
Assistant to secretary, 1955-1957, deputy to secretary, 1957-1959.
Director CML Group, Honorary Industries.
Member faculty Harvard, from 1930, professor finance, 1945-1969, professor emeritus, 1969-1982. Member President’ Task Force on Business Taxation, 1969-1970. Member Commision on International Trade and Investment, 1970-1971.
Member American Economics Association, American Finance Association, Tax Institute American (president 1963), National Tax Association (president 1967), Phi Beta Kappa.
Clubs: Harvard (New York City).
Married Martha Louise Vaughan, June 15, 1935. Children: Deborah Throop (Mistress Charles M. Leighton), Louise Lord (Mistress William Bowman), Dan Throop Smith.