Background
Jones, Ralph Coughenour was born on August 11, 1897 in Geff, Illinois, United States. Son of David William and Fannie Amelia (Coughenour) Jones.
Jones, Ralph Coughenour was born on August 11, 1897 in Geff, Illinois, United States. Son of David William and Fannie Amelia (Coughenour) Jones.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1922; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1923; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1929.
Instructor accounting, University of Illinois, 1922-1924; instructor, Yale University, 1924-1927; assistant professor, Yale University, 1927-1932; associate professor, Yale University, 1932-1938; associate professor economics, Yale University, 1938-1952; professor, Yale University, 1952-1992. Visiting professor U. california, 1950, University of Michigan, summers 1959, 60, 61, 62.
Member American Institute Accountants, American Economics Association, American Accounting Association (director research 1950-1953, vice president 1941), Controllers Institute American, National Association Accountants (national board directors 1942-1945. President New Haven chapter 1937-1938), Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Bess Virginia Thomas, August 15, 1931. 1 child, Ralph Coughenour.