When was Edwin R. A. Seligman born?

Edwin R. A. Seligman was born on 25 April 1861 in New York City.

What positions has Edwin R. A. Seligman held?

Positions held by Edwin R. A. Seligman include: president.

Where did Edwin R. A. Seligman study?

Edwin R. A. Seligman was educated at Columbia University, Heidelberg University, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School.

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Edwin R. A. Seligman

United States economist (1861–1939)

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Edwin Robert Anderson Seligman (1861–1939) was an American economist who spent his entire academic career at Columbia University in New York City. Seligman is best remembered for his pioneering work involving taxation and public finance. His principles for a progressive federal income tax were adopted by Congress after the passage of the Sixteenth Amendment. A prolific scholar and teacher, his students had great influence on the fiscal architecture of postcolonial nations. He served as an influential founding member of the American Economics Association.

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Born: 25 April 1861 wd
Place of birth: New York City wd
Died: 8 July 1939 wd
Place of death: Lake Placid wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: economist wd
Education: Columbia University, Heidelberg University, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School wd
Spouse: Caroline Beer wd

Positions held wd

president

Awards wd

doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris (1925)

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When was Edwin R. A. Seligman born?: Edwin R. A. Seligman was born on 25 April 1861 in New York City.
What positions has Edwin R. A. Seligman held?: Positions held by Edwin R. A. Seligman include: president.
Where did Edwin R. A. Seligman study?: Edwin R. A. Seligman was educated at Columbia University, Heidelberg University, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School.

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