Background
Peterson, William Herbert was born on February 26, 1921 in New York City. Son of George C. and Anna (Ericksson) Peterson.
Peterson, William Herbert was born on February 26, 1921 in New York City. Son of George C. and Anna (Ericksson) Peterson.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1943. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1952.
Degree (honorary), Francisco Marroquin University, Guatemala, 1991.
Assistant professor economics Polytechnic Institute Brooklyn, 1948-1953. Professor economics New York University, 1953-1964. Economist United States Steel Corporation, 1964-1971.
Senior economic adviser United States Department Commerce, Washington, 1972-1974. John David Campbell professor American business American Graduate School International Management, Glendale, Arizona, 1974-1976. Burrows T. Lundy professor philosophy of business Campbell University, Buies Creek, North Carolina, 1976-1978, 88-93.
Scott L. Probasco Junior chair free enterprise, director Center Economic Education University Tennessee, Chattanooga, 1979-1987. Member Conference Board Economic Forum, 1964-1971.
Member national campaign staff Nixon for President, 1960. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, World War World War II. Member American, Southern economics associations, National Association Business Economics, American Statistical Association, Mont Pelerin Society, Cosmos Club.
Married Mary Jean Bennett, February 17, 1949. Children: Mark, Laura.