Background
Edwards, Franklin Richard was born on May 5, 1937 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Franklin Richard and Mary Edytha (Morgan) Edwards.
Edwards, Franklin Richard was born on May 5, 1937 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Franklin Richard and Mary Edytha (Morgan) Edwards.
Bachelor in Economics, Bucknell University, 1958. Master of Arts in Economics, Bucknell University, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Harvard University, 1964.
Juris Doctor, New York University, 1968.
Economist, Bankers Trust Company. New York City, 1961;
economist, Federal Reserve Board, Washington, 1962, 63-64;
senior economist, Office of Comptroller of Currency, Washington, 1964-1966;
assistant professor Business School, Columbia University, New York City, 1966-1968;
associate professor Business School, Columbia University, New York City, 1968-1974;
professor Business School, Columbia University, New York City, since 1974;
vice dean academic affairs, Columbia University, New York City, 1979-1981;
director, professor Columbia Futures Center, Columbia University, New York City, since 1980. Visiting scholar American Enterprise Institute, Washington, 1994-1995.
Visiting professor Institute des Science Economique, Center Research Interdisciplinaires Droit-Economie, U. Catholic, Louvain, Belgium, 1969-1970.
Member advisory board Futures Industry Association Board, 1981-1988. Nominating committee American Stock Exchange, 1988-1990. Member business conduct committee New York Mercantile Exchange, 1989-1992.
Member American Economic Association, American Finance Association, Society Royale D'Economie Politique Belgique (honorary), Shadow Finance Regulations Committee, Finance Economists Roundtable.
Married Linda Nasif, June 9, 1968. Children– Rebecca, Jarett.