Martin Charles Spechler

Background

Spechler, Martin Charles was born on January 25, 1943 in New York City. Son of Sidney and Dorothy (Gelber) Spechler.

Education

AB, Harvard College, 1964. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1971.

Career

Teaching fellow in economics, social studies Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1965-1971, assistant professor, head tutor in economics, 1971-1974. Lecturer Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1974-1980. Senior lecturer Tel Aviv University, 1980-1982.

Visiting associate University Washington, Seattle, 1982-1983, University Iowa, Iowa City, 1983-1984. Associate professor economics Indiana University, Purdue University, Indianapolis, 1984-1990. Professor economics Indiana University, since 1990.

Member faculty council Indiana University, 1993-1997, 99-2001, 03—. Consultant World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United States State Department, United States Agency for International Development.

Achievements

• Martin Charles Spechler has been listed as a noteworthy economist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Democratic Center Committee, Monroe County, Indiana, since 1988. President Beth Shalom, Bloomington, Indiana Jewish Community, 1999-2001. Member executive committee Association for Comparative Economic Studies.

With Israel Defense Forces, 1980-1982. Member American Economic Association, Phi Beta Kappa, Hasty Pudding Club.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, tennis.

Connections

Married Dina Rome, August 30, 1964. Children: Avraham Ravit, Michal Ya'arit.

Father:

Sidney Spechler

Mother:

Dorothy (Gelber) Spechler

Spouse:

Dina Rome

child:

Avraham Ravit Spechler

child:

Michal Ya'arit Spechler