Edward R. Fried

Background

Fried, Edward R. was born on April 13, 1918 in New York City.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1941.

Career

Economist, then chief division research (Far East), Department State, 1946-1954; chief economics section and deputy principal officer United States consulate, Hong Kong, 1955-1960; counselor for economics affairs American embassy, The Hague, 1960-1962; member policy planning council, Department State, Washington, 1962-1965; executive secretary, President's Commision on United States Trade Relations with Eastern European Countries and Soviet Union, 1964-1965; deputy assistant secretary for economics affairs, Department State, 1965-1967; senior staff member, National Security Council, 1967-1969; executive director, President's Task Force on International Development, 1969-1970; senior fellow, Brookings Institution, Washington, 1969-1977, 80—; United States executive director, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Washington, 1977-1979; consultant on international energy to, White House, 1979-1980; senior fellow, Brookings Institution, Washington, since 1980.

Achievements

• Edward R. Fried has been listed as a noteworthy government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served in United States Air Force, 1943-1945.