Donald Harris
- Born:
- Kingston, Jamaica, August 23, 1938
- Nationality:
- Jamaican
- Profession(s):
- Economist, Professor Emeritus of Economics
Early Life and Education
- Received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University College of the West Indies, Mona, in 1959.
- Awarded a Ford Foundation Fellowship to pursue graduate studies in economics at the University of California, Berkeley.
- Earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1966. His doctoral dissertation focused on capital theory and economic growth.
Career and Major Achievements
- Joined the faculty of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1966.
- Became a professor of economics at Stanford University in 1972, where he remained until his retirement.
- Held visiting professorships and research positions at various institutions, including the University of Sussex and the University of the West Indies.
- His research focused on capital accumulation, economic growth, and the economics of race and poverty.
- Contributed significantly to the development of post-Keynesian economic thought.
Notable Works
- Authored numerous scholarly articles in leading economics journals.
- Published books on economic theory and policy, including works on capital accumulation and economic development.
Legacy and Impact
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