Background
Fishman, Leo was born on February 16, 1914 in New York City. Son of Max and Rebecca (honig) Fishman.
Fishman, Leo was born on February 16, 1914 in New York City. Son of Max and Rebecca (honig) Fishman.
Bachelor of Arts, New York University, 1937, Master of Arts, 1938, Doctor of Philosophy, 1945. Postgraduate U. Washington, 1938-1939.
Member faculty West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1947-1975, professor economics and finance, 1952-1975, chairman economics department, 1970-1975, special assistant to president, 1964-1965. Financial adviser Government El Salvador, 1962-1963. Chairman council economics advisers Governor West Virginia, 1961-1962.
Visiting associate professor New York University, New York City, summers, 1949, 50.
Visiting professor University of Wisconsin, Madison, summer, 1971. Consultant in field
Member faculty West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1947-1975, professor economics and finance, 1952-1975, chairman economics department, 1970-1975, special assistant to president, 1964-1965. Financial adviser Government El Salvador, 1962-1963. Served with Army of the United States, 1943.
Ford Foundation fellow, 1953-1954.
Member American Economics Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association University Professors. Member American Civil Liberties Union.
Married Betty Goldstein, November 20, 1941. Children: Margaret Ellen, Robert Michael.