Background
Frankel, Marvin was born on March 28, 1924 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Joseph and Mathilde (Sewelson) Frankel.
Frankel, Marvin was born on March 28, 1924 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Joseph and Mathilde (Sewelson) Frankel.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of California at Berkeley, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Berkeley, 1953; student, London School Economics, 1950-1951.
From assistant professor to associate professor Bureau Economics and Business Research, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1952-1957; associate dean Graduate College, University of Illinois, 1963-1966; professor economics, University of Illinois, since 1961; department chairman, University of Illinois, 1967-1971; director graduate studies in economics, University of Illinois, 1982-1986; acting director Bureau Economics and Business Research, University of Illinois, 1987-1989; professor emeritus, 1989. Visiting professor various universities. Consultant to government and industry, 1957-1987.
Served to 1st lieutenant, pilot United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Economic Association, Western Economic Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Matilda Shoenberg, September 23, 1951. Children– Karen, Kenneth Alan, David Paul.