Background
Ragan, James Francis was born on April 10, 1949 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Son of James Francis Ragan and Helen Rita (Vitt) Henderson.
Ragan, James Francis was born on April 10, 1949 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Son of James Francis Ragan and Helen Rita (Vitt) Henderson.
Bachelor, University Missouri, 1971. Master of Arts, Washington University, St. Louis, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University, St. Louis, 1975.
Research economist, Federal Reserve Bank New York, New York City, 1975-1977; visiting scholar, Federal Reserve Bank Kansas Missouri, 1980; assistant professor, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1977-1980; associate professor, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1980-1985; professor economics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, since 1985; department head, Kansas State University, Manhattan, since 1990. Visiting associate professor Washington University, St. Louis, 1984-1985.
Married Gail Carol Rosenkoetter, December 30, 1972. Children: Emily, Patrick, Laura.