Background
Parrott, James Alfred was born on June 27, 1952 in Carlinville, Illinois, United States. Son of John William and Isabel (Place) Parrott.
Parrott, James Alfred was born on June 27, 1952 in Carlinville, Illinois, United States. Son of John William and Isabel (Place) Parrott.
Bachelor, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1974. Master of Arts, University Massachusetts, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy, University Massachusetts, 1985.
Research assistant American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, Washington, 1981-1982. Economist International Ladies Garment Workers Union, New York City, 1983-1985, assistant to president, 1986-1987, executive assistant to president, 1987-1992. Chief economist New York City Economic Policy and Marketing Group, 1992-1994, Office of State Deputy Compt., New York City, 1994—1998.
Acting state deputy comptroller city of New York, 1997. Deputy director and chief economist Fiscal Policy Institute, New York City, since 1999.
Member Industrial Relations Research Association, American Economic Association.