Background
Ortner, Robert was born on October 19, 1927 in New Jersey, United States. Son of Josef and Bella Ortner.
Ortner, Robert was born on October 19, 1927 in New Jersey, United States. Son of Josef and Bella Ortner.
Bachelor of Science, University Pennsylvania, 1949. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1960.
Lecturer University Pennsylvania, 1955-1962. Economist Carl M. Loeb, Rhoades & Company, New York City, 1962-1964. Senior vice president, chief economist Bank of New York, 1965-1981.
Chief economist United States Department of Commerce, Washington, 1981-1986, under secretary economic affairs, since 1986. Director North America Reins. Corporation, New York City, 1973-1981.
Operations research consultant Air Force.
Member American Economic Association, American Econometric Society, American Statistical Association, National Association Business Economists, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Evelyn Jacobs, May 21, 1947. Children: Peter, Nicole.