# Robert Aaron Gordon

_American economist (1908-1978)_

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> Robert Aaron Gordon was an American economist. He was a professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley from 1938 to 1976. In 1975, he served as president of the American Economic Association.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 26 July 1908 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26295112#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Washington, D.C. ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26295112#P19))
- **Died:** 7 April 1978 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26295112#P570))
- **Place of death:** Berkeley ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26295112#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26295112#P27))
- **Occupation:** economist; veterinarian ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26295112#P106))
- **Education:** Harvard University; Johns Hopkins University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26295112#P69))
- **Spouse:** Margaret S. Gordon ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26295112#P26))
- **Positions held:** president ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26295112#P39))
- **Awards:** Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association; Guggenheim Fellowship ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26295112#P166))

## Questions

**When was Robert Aaron Gordon born?**  
Robert Aaron Gordon was born on 26 July 1908 in Washington, D.C..

**What positions has Robert Aaron Gordon held?**  
Positions held by Robert Aaron Gordon include: president.

**Where did Robert Aaron Gordon study?**  
Robert Aaron Gordon was educated at Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University.

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