Background
Giertz, J. Fred was born on January 18, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Joe L. and Frieda J. Giertz.
Giertz, J. Fred was born on January 18, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Joe L. and Frieda J. Giertz.
Bachelor, Wichita University, 1964. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1970.
Instructor economics, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio., 1968-1970;
assistant professor, Miami University, 1970-1973;
associate professor, Miami University, 1973-1978;
professor, Miami University, 1978-1980;
professor economics, Institute Government and Public Affairs, University of Illinois, Urbana, since 1980;
acting director, Institute Government and Public Affairs University of Illinois, 1993-1994. Research director Illinois Tax Reform Commission, 1982-1983. Director Ameritech fellowshipprogram University of Illinois, 1987-1993.
Director office fiscal and regional development studies, since 1988. Adviser Transition Team of Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, 1990-1991;trustee State Universities Retirement System, since 1995. Consultant in field.
Member athletic board University Illinois, 1998-2002. Member Midwest Economics Association (vice president 1978-1979), American Economic Association, Illinois Economic Association (president 1986-1987), Public Choice Society, National Tax Association, University Club Chicago, Champaign Country Club.
Married Donna Hyland, September 13, 1969. Children: Seth H., Gabrielle H.