Background
Schlesinger, Harris was born on September 11, 1952 in New York City. Son of Michael and Lorraine Florence (Miller) Schlesinger.
Schlesinger, Harris was born on September 11, 1952 in New York City. Son of Michael and Lorraine Florence (Miller) Schlesinger.
Bachelor in Mathematics, State University of New York, 1974; Master of Arts in Mathematics, University of Illinois, 1978; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1980.
Assistant professor economics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1980-1985; associate professor finance, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1986-1987; professor insurance, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, since 1987; Frank Park Samford chair of insurance, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Consultant various law firms. Chairman Risk Theory seminar, 1985-1986.
Member American Risk and Insurance Association (board directors since 1992), American Finance Association, American Economics Association, Mathematics Association American, Econometric Society.