Background
Strauss, Robert Philip was born on May 11, 1944 in Cleveland. Son of Harry and Carrie Strauss.
Strauss, Robert Philip was born on May 11, 1944 in Cleveland. Son of Harry and Carrie Strauss.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University Michigan, 1966. Master of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, University Wisconsin, 1970.
Fellow Institute Research on Poverty, 1968-1969. Assistant professor economics University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1969-1973, associate professor, 1973-1979. Economic policy fellow Brookings Institution, Washington, 1971-1972.
Economist United States Congress Joint Committee Taxation, 1975-1978. Professor economics public policy Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, since 1979, associate dean School Urban and Public Affairs, 1981-1983, director Center for Public Finance Management, 1984-1991. Director research Pennsylvania Tax Commission, 1979-1981.
Visiting professor economics public policy University Rochester, 1992-1994.
Member Pennsylvania Local Tax Reform Commission, 1987. Secretary faculty Carnegie-Mellon University, 1991-1992. Member American Economic Association, Econometric Society, National Tax Association, Public Choice Society, Association for Public Policy and Management, American Society for Public Administration, National Tax Association (board directors 1995-1998).
Clubs: Cosmos.
Married Celeste G. Meade, January 11, 1980. Children: Sarah Elizabeth, David Anthony, Elena Nicole.