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Marlin, James Wilson was born on January 31, 1934 in Miami, Florida, United States. Son of James Wilson and Stella Leona (Skeen) Marlin.
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James Wilson Marlin, American Economist. Decorated Distinguished Flying Cross, Air medal with 8 oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star, Air Force Commendation medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Vietnamese Crossof Gallantry with palm. Member American Economics Association, International Society for Exploring Teaching Alternatives (president 1988-1989), National Association Economics Educators.
Education
Bachelor, U. Iowa, 1955; Master of Arts, St. Mary's U., San Antonio, 1967; Master of Arts, U. Colorado, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Colorado, 1972.
Career
Commissioned Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1955-1976; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Air Force, 1972; visiting associate professor, George Mason U., Fairfax, Virginia, 1976-1977; from associate professor to professor economics, Western Illinois U., Macomb, 1977-1985; chairman, professor economics, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 1985-1987; president, Nebraska Council on Economics Education, Lincoln, since 1988. Consultant, economics expert to attorneys in Illinois and Nebraska, since 1987.
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Member American Economics Association, International Society for Exploring Teaching Alternatives (president 1988-1989), National Association Economics Educators.
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Married Jean Joan Wilmeth, September 13, 1953. Children: Aline Marie Knighton, William Craig, Jeffrey Scott.
Awards
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Decorated Distinguished Flying Cross, Air medal with 8 oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star, Air Force Commendation medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Vietnamese Crossof Gallantry with palm.Decorated Distinguished Flying Cross, Air medal with 8 oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star, Air Force Commendation medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Vietnamese Crossof Gallantry with palm.