Robert John Brent

Background

Brent, Robert John was born on February 10, 1946 in London. Came to the United States, 1980.

Education

Bachelor in Economics with honors, University Kent, Canterbury, England, 1974. Master of Arts in Economics, Manchester University, England, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Manchester University, England, 1976.

Career

Assistant professor Economics Trent (England) University, 1971-1974, University Nairobi (Kenya), 1974-1977, University Essex (England), 1977-1980. Associate professor Economics Fordham University, Bronx, New York, since 1980, professor economic department New York, since 1995. Senior research fellow coordinator Strategic Planning & Governance Program Asian Development Bank Institute, 1998—1999.

Visiting associate professor Economics Syracuse (New York ) University, spring 1987. Fellow, visiting professor Economics National Institute Public Financial and Policy, New Delhi, India, summer 1992. Adjunct professor Economic Policy Management Columbia University, New York City, fall 1992.

Achievements

• Robert John Brent has been listed as a noteworthy economics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Project Appraisal for Developing Countries

Membership

Consumer Council representative Health Improvement Plan of New York, 1984-1990. Member executive board Association Concerned Health Improvement Plan Enrollees, since 1990. Member ASHE(science committee member 2006-2007), American Economic Association, International Health Economics Association, INPEA, National Tax Association, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, karate, electric guitar.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Jane Pratt, July 4, 1970. Children: Adam, Matthew.

Spouse:

Elizabeth Jane Pratt

child:

Adam Brent

child:

Matthew Brent