Background
Allen, Edward Lawrence was born on February 28, 1913 in Stony Point, New York, United States. Son of Ernest John and Clara Adelaine (Termansen) Allen.
Allen, Edward Lawrence was born on February 28, 1913 in Stony Point, New York, United States. Son of Ernest John and Clara Adelaine (Termansen) Allen.
Bachelor of Science, Columbia, 1935. Master of Arts, American University, 1946. Doctor of Philosophy, American University, 1948.
Various statistical and research positions with financial firms, New York City, 1935-1941. Statistical analyst War Production Board, 1942-1943. Deputy for research, target analysis United States Air Force, 1946-1951.
Project leader, weapons systems evaluation group OSD, 1951-1953. Chief economic research Central Intelligence Agency, 1953-1971. Deputy assistant secretary Department Commerce, 1971-1973, economic consultant, since 1974.
Adjunct professor economics American University, since 1949.
Served as officer United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Economic Association.
Married Doris Anne Hoffman, March 16, 1963. Children– Edward Lawrence, Anne Beatrice.