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Alvin Hansen was an American economist. Born on 23 August 1887 in Viborg, Hansen died on 6 June 1975 in Alexandria at the age of 87.
Positions held include president (1938–1939). Hansen studied at University of Wisconsin–Madison and Yankton College. Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship, Fellow of the Econometric Society and Francis A. Walker Medal, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 26 languages, Alvin Hansen is No. 63,493 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 23 August 1887, Viborg
- Died
- 6 June 1975, Alexandria (aged 87)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Economist, university teacher
- Field
- Science
- Education
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, Yankton College
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 26
Did you know
51
Was 51 when first president (1938).
87
Lived to 87.
23 Aug
Shares a birthday with Louis XVI of France and Kobe Bryant.
26
Has a Wikipedia article in 26 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1938–1939President
Honours and works
Awards
- Guggenheim Fellowship1928
- Fellow of the Econometric Society1950
- Francis A. Walker Medal1967
- Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association
- Fellow of the American Statistical Association
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