Joseph S. Davis

Joseph Stancliffe Davis (November 5, 1885 – April 23, 1975) was an American economist. He was a Professor of Economics at Stanford University and a long-time director of the newly established Food Research Institute.[1][2] In 1944, he served as President of the American Economic Association.[3] He was a member of President Eisenhower's Council of Economic Advisers.[4]

Joseph S. Davis
Born(1885-11-05)November 5, 1885
Frazer, Pennsylvania
DiedApril 23, 1975(1975-04-23) (aged 89)
Los Altos, California
NationalityAmerican
InstitutionFood Research Institute, Stanford University
FieldAgricultural economics
Alma materHarvard University
Doctoral
advisor		Charles J. Bullock

He was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania and graduated from Harvard University 1908 and was awarded the Doctorate of Philosophy in 1913.

References
  1. https://web.stanford.edu/group/FRI/fri/history/bruce.html
  2. "Obituary: Joseph S. Davis". New York Times. April 24, 1975.
  3. https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/leadership/officers/past-officers/presidents
  4. "JOSEPH DAVIS, 89, FOOD ECONOMIST". Retrieved 2018-09-25.


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